Which phrase would best open a new paragraph that jumps forward in time?

• However,
• The next morning,
• In addition,

Which word most naturally shows that a result follows from what was just said?

• Meanwhile
• As a result
• For example

A paragraph break by itself can never signal a shift in time or setting. Only words like 'later' can do that.

Circle one:   True   False

A story paragraph ends with a character boarding a train. The next paragraph should show her arriving in a new city an hour later. Which opening links the paragraphs best?

• An hour later, the train arrived.
• Nevertheless, the train pulled into the station.
• For example, the train pulled into the station.

A paragraph explains that homework helps students practice. The next paragraph will explain a downside. Which connective best opens the new paragraph?

• Nevertheless,
• Consequently,
• For instance,

Paragraph 1 argues that school uniforms save families money. Which topic sentence best links paragraph 2 back to that idea while adding something new?

• Uniforms also make mornings less stressful for parents.
• Saving money is one benefit of uniforms, and they also make mornings less stressful for parents.
• Parents often complain about school mornings.

In a story, paragraph 4 ends in a forest. Paragraph 5 needs to show a different character in a city apartment at the same moment. Which opening best signals this shift?

• As a result, Priya was locking her apartment door.
• In addition, Priya was locking her apartment door.
• Meanwhile, Priya locked her door across town.

A student's essay begins every body paragraph with 'Also,' followed by a new fact, without ever referring back to the paragraph before it. What is the main problem?

• The paragraph never refers back to the previous idea, so the two paragraphs feel disconnected
• The essay has too many paragraphs
• The word 'also' is spelled incorrectly