What key question should you ask yourself to create an effective transition sentence?

How do these two topic sentences (or paragraphs) relate to one another?

The video provides two topic sentences: 'Homes with at least 12 stairs contribute to healthy residents' and 'Homes with low ceilings contribute to back problems.' Write a transition sentence that highlights a similarity between these two ideas.

Both the height of the stairs and the ceilings within a home impact the physical well-being of its inhabitants.

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I can use transition words to connect ideas in my writing.

Topic sentences and transitions work together to create a unified argument in an essay.

A strong topic sentence should identify the controlling idea that you will elaborate on in your paragraph.

Effective transition sentences compare two topic sentences and clearly show the relationship between the ideas.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the primary function of transition sentences in an essay?

2. According to the video, where are transition sentences typically found?

3. The video contrasts transition words and phrases with transition sentences. What is the main difference between them?

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How to Write Topic Sentences & Use Transitions in Essays | Academic Writing Tips

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