Transi/ConnecQuiz

Transitions and Connectors

Complete each sentence with the best connectoror transition word:

___ 1.___________ American cars have improved, people still prefer buying Japanese cars.

a)Becausec)However,

b)In spite ofd)Even though

___ 2.Many American cars have standard features, such as: passenger and driver air bags, rear-seat shoulder belts and ABS brakes. ________ they wouldn't be considered safe.

a)Despite c)On the contrary,

b)Otherwise,d)Moreover,

___ 3.American consumers demanded better cars. __________ car manufacturers had to think of ways to improve theirs cars.

a)Therefore,c)Now that

b)Butd)However,

___ 4.Many people want to "buy American" _____ they are not sure that they will get their money's worth.

a), so b)whereasc); however,d), in fact,

___ 5.Most people think that Hondas are made in Japan _____ the parts come from many different countries besides Japan.

a). Nevertheless, b)due to the fact thatc). Alsod)in spite of the fact that___ 6.I bought an American car, because of _____.

a)it was more comfortable

b)I liked it

c)its comfort___ 7.Ford is no longer completely made in North America; nevertheless, _______

a)some models are made in Mexico.

b)it is made in Detroit, Michigan.

c)many people still think of it as being "All American".

___ 8.Some people will only buy an American car even if __________

a)it has had a good consumers rating for two years.

b)it doesn't have the same quality as a Japanese car.

c)the price is right.

___ 9.Many countries are increasing car import taxes. As a result, _________

a)U.S. Americans are hurrying to buy foreign cars.

b)U.S. cars no longer have a price advantage.

c)foreign cars are even cheaper for U.S. Americans.

_ __ 10.The old Cadillacs were such big cars that

a)they didn't fit in many garages of old homes.

b)they were beautiful.

c)they were huge.

Read the following paragraph and carefully follow directions. (25 pts.)

IWrite a short title 6 words or less that captures the topic and focus of the essay:. It should not be a sentence. (Remember to use capitals.) (title-2 pts.)IIWrite a short (1 -2 sentence) introduction to the essay that includes a thesis statement. Make sure that the thesis sentence is not too general and not too specific for the contents of the paragraph. (topic sent. 5 pts)IIIFind where each supporting paragraph begins. Add a transition word to give the paragraph order.

IIFill in the rest of the small blanks with transition words, adverbs and connectors such as: (also, AND, Moreover, However, but, As a result, so, because, since, although, in spite of, for example, in fact, IF, UNLESS, first, second, next, then, finally, etc.) (1 pt each)IVWrite a conclusion that logically restates and ties together the idea of the thesis. Remember not to add new supporting information (details & specifics) into the conclusion. Add your insight. (conclusion. 5 pts)

(title) Small Cars Worthy of Consumer Attention

(intro-thesis) It's hard to understand why so many people are choosing to

purchase large SUVs. Smaller cars have several attractive features that

make them ideal choices for drivers.

First, small cars are more affordable. Because /If consumers want to save money, small cars offer them a good opportunity to spend less. Also, a small vehicle (car) will get the driver to his/her destination just as well as a large one will with a higher price tag. In fact small cars are more economical to operate and use less gas. A large, heavy car needs to use more fuel to move the car, ; therefore, the driver has to spend more money to buy gasoline.

Second, finding a parking place is always easier when driving a small car. For example, small cars can fit into many small-sized spaces that large cars cannot. Because/Therefore there are so many cars crowding the streets in the cities, drivers have to share the limited space. Drivers with big dinosaur-sized cars block the narrow streets in the city, moreover/also , they add to the traffic congestion.

Finally, small cars can be just as comfortable as large cars. For example, they can be ordered with custom seats with electronic memory positions, lumbar support and heaters. Also, the interior air can be cooled, heated or filtered automatically. Though large cars have a luxury image, many small cars have been designed and equipped with just as many comforts.

In conclusion, small cars save money, conserve space and offer comfort. While there is currently a trend to buy large, gas-guzzling cars, many consumers would do better to consider the advantages of buying smaller cars.