A student wants to include three reasons in an opinion piece he is writing about why we should reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. He has organized the reasons to build on each other. Drag the fact that best supports each reason into the boxes to correctly complete this table. Reason 1

Fossil fuels produce pollution.

Reason 2

Emissions from fossil fuels impact the environment.

Reason 3

The effect of fossil fuels on the environment harms humans.

The use of fossil fuels for energy produces gases that trap heat, and rising temperatures affect weather, species, and sea levels.

Pollution is linked to several serious health issues such as breathing problems, brain damage, cancer. and heart attacks

The industrial revolutions in Europe and the United States led to over dependence on fossil fuels that still exists today.

Burning fossil fuels results in dangerous emissions that affect air, water, and soil quality and damage the ozone.

2.Select the transition from the drop-down menu that a writer should use to clearly connect the ideas in the paragraph.
Many products that could be recycled end up being dumped in landfills. Over time, materials in landfills begin to break down.
harmful chemicals and greenhouse gases are released into the air that we breathe.

A. Besides,
B. Consequently,
C. Lastly,
D. Likewise,

3.Which transition should the writer use to replace In addition, to most logically connect the ideas in the paragraph?

Animals end up at the shelter for different reasons. Financial hardship or illness may make it difficult for owners to care for their pets. These owners turn to the shelter for help finding new owners that will care for their pets as they did. In addition, potential adopters can find animals at the shelter that are healthy, well trained, and socialized.

A. The next day,
B. For instance,
C. As a result,
D. On the other hand,

5.Read the student’s conclusion to her opinion piece about giving handmade gifts.

Clearly, gifts that one makes oneself are superior to store-bought items. The next time you are questioning what to give to a friend, get creative. It could be a start of your own small business or career!

Drag the sentence into the box that the student should add to create the most effective conclusion.
Sentence

A. People list money, gift cards, and handmade gifts as their favorite items to receive.
B. If one is not craft, hand -printed certificates for favors like walking a dog or baking cookies are popular gifts.
C. Handmade gifts cost less, impress more, and help you to build your skill sets.

6.Read the student’s conclusion for her opinion piece about exercise.

Being more active builds muscle, strengthens the immune system, and improves flexibility. Exercise also reduces stress and boosts confidence. So, instead of watching television or browsing social media, why not use that time to go for a walk or lift some weights?

Drag the sentence into the box that the student should add to create the most effective conclusion.
Sentence

A. There are inexpensive gyms where one can work out in nearly every community.
B. The evidence is clear that people should exercise daily for maximum health.
C. Many people add strength training to their daily exercise routine to build bone strength and muscle tone.