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Using Transitional Words and Phrases

Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence.

For help with this exercise, see section 15c of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

Question

Laws in most states require people in the front seats of cars to wear seat belts. Only a few states make rear-seat passengers wear safety belts.
A. Laws in most states require people in the front seats of cars to wear seat belts; however, only a few states make rear-seat passengers wear safety belts.
B. Laws in most states require people in the front seats of cars to wear seat belts and only a few states make rear-seat passengers wear safety belts.
C. Laws in most states require people in the front seats of cars to wear seat belts, but, only a few states make rear-seat passengers wear safety belts.
D. Laws in most states require people in the front seats of cars to wear seat belts, therefore only a few states make rear-seat passengers wear safety belts.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - Laws in most states require people in the front seats of cars to wear seat belts. Only a few states make rear-seat passengers wear safety belts.
Question

Rear-seat passengers who do not put on their seat belts can be seriously injured in an accident. They can hurt people in the front seat.
A. Rear-seat passengers who do not put on their seat belts can be seriously injured in an accident; however, they can hurt people in the front seat.
B. Rear-seat passengers who do not put on their seat belts can be seriously injured in an accident and they can hurt people in the front seat.
C. Rear-seat passengers who do not put on their seat belts can be seriously injured in an accident; moreover, they can hurt people in the front seat.
D. Rear-seat passengers who do not put on their seat belts can be seriously injured in an accident; in other words, they can hurt people in the front seat.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - Rear-seat passengers who do not put on their seat belts can be seriously injured in an accident. They can hurt people in the front seat.
Question

In some states, people who were not wearing seat belts collect reduced damages if they are hurt in an accident. They must bear some of the financial responsibility for their injury.
A. In some states, people who were not wearing seat belts collect reduced damages if they are hurt in an accident; because they must bear some of the financial responsibility for their injury.
B. In some states, people who were not wearing seat belts collect reduced damages if they are hurt in an accident; additionally, they must bear some of the financial responsibility for their injury.
C. In some states, people who were not wearing seat belts collect reduced damages if they are hurt in an accident; however, they must bear some of the financial responsibility for their injury.
D. In some states, people who were not wearing seat belts collect reduced damages if they are hurt in an accident; in other words, they must bear some of the financial responsibility for their injury.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - In some states, people who were not wearing seat belts collect reduced damages if they are hurt in an accident. They must bear some of the financial responsibility for their injury.
Question

Any unrestrained person, animal, or thing in a car can be dangerous in an accident. Car owners should look closely at everything they carry in the car.
A. Any unrestrained person, animal, or thing in a car can be dangerous in an accident; therefore, car owners should look closely at everything they carry in the car.
B. Any unrestrained person, animal, or thing in a car can be dangerous in an accident; instead, car owners should look closely at everything they carry in the car.
C. Any unrestrained person, animal, or thing in a car can be dangerous in an accident; for example, car owners should look closely at everything they carry in the car.
D. Any unrestrained person, animal, or thing in a car can be dangerous in an accident; nevertheless, car owners should look closely at everything they carry in the car.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - Any unrestrained person, animal, or thing in a car can be dangerous in an accident. Car owners should look closely at everything they carry in the car.

Question

Storing loose objects in the trunk of the car is the best way to avoid danger. Putting a bag of groceries in the trunk prevents a can of soup from flying at a person’s head after a sudden stop.

Storing loose objects in the trunk of the car is the best way to avoid danger; however, putting a bag of groceries in the trunk prevents a can of soup from flying at a person’s head after a sudden stop.

Storing loose objects in the trunk of the car is the best way to avoid danger; for example, putting a bag of groceries in the trunk prevents a can of soup from flying at a person’s head after a sudden stop.

Storing loose objects in the trunk of the car is the best way to avoid danger; in other words, putting a bag of groceries in the trunk prevents a can of soup from flying at a person’s head after a sudden stop.

Storing loose objects in the trunk of the car is the best way to avoid danger; moreover, putting a bag of groceries in the trunk prevents a can of soup from flying at a person’s head after a sudden stop.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - Storing loose objects in the trunk of the car is the best way to avoid danger. Putting a bag of groceries in the trunk prevents a can of soup from flying at a person’s head after a sudden stop.

Question

Many SUVs and station wagons do not have trunks for storing luggage, groceries, and other items. Such vehicles have a storage space behind the passenger seats.
A. Many SUVs and station wagons do not have trunks for storing luggage, groceries, and other items; in addition, such vehicles have a storage space behind the passenger seats.
B. Many SUVs and station wagons do not have trunks for storing luggage, groceries, and other items; for example, such vehicles have a storage space behind the passenger seats.
C. Many SUVs and station wagons do not have trunks for storing luggage, groceries, and other items; moreover, such vehicles have a storage space behind the passenger seats.
D. Many SUVs and station wagons do not have trunks for storing luggage, groceries, and other items; instead, such vehicles have a storage space behind the passenger seats.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - Many SUVs and station wagons do not have trunks for storing luggage, groceries, and other items. Such vehicles have a storage space behind the passenger seats.

Question

Unrestrained objects can become projectiles and kill someone. Car-safety specialists recommend cargo dividers or nets to prevent injury from objects in the backs of SUVs and station wagons.

Unrestrained objects can become projectiles and kill someone; in addition, car-safety specialists recommend cargo dividers or nets to prevent injury from objects in the backs of SUVs and station wagons.

Unrestrained objects can become projectiles and kill someone; therefore, car-safety specialists recommend cargo dividers or nets to prevent injury from objects in the backs of SUVs and station wagons.

Unrestrained objects can become projectiles and kill someone; however, car-safety specialists recommend cargo dividers or nets to prevent injury from objects in the backs of SUVs and station wagons.

Unrestrained objects can become projectiles and kill someone; instead, car-safety specialists recommend cargo dividers or nets to prevent injury from objects in the backs of SUVs and station wagons.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - Unrestrained objects can become projectiles and kill someone. Car-safety specialists recommend cargo dividers or nets to prevent injury from objects in the backs of SUVs and station wagons.

Question

All states require young children to be buckled into a special car seat. Injuries to young children in car accidents are less common than they were a decade ago.
A. All states require young children to be buckled into a special car seat; for example, injuries to young children in car accidents are less common than they were a decade ago.
B. All states require young children to be buckled into a special car seat; moreover, injuries to young children in car accidents are less common than they were a decade ago.
C. All states require young children to be buckled into a special car seat; instead, injuries to young children in car accidents are less common than they were a decade ago.
D. All states require young children to be buckled into a special car seat; consequently, injuries to young children in car accidents are less common than they were a decade ago.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - All states require young children to be buckled into a special car seat. Injuries to young children in car accidents are less common than they were a decade ago.
Question

The law allows pets to roam freely in the car. Animals can also suffer injuries or hurt someone else in an accident.
A. The law allows pets to roam freely in the car; nevertheless, animals can also suffer injuries or hurt someone else in an accident.
B. The law allows pets to roam freely in the car; additionally, animals can also suffer injuries or hurt someone else in an accident.
C. The law allows pets to roam freely in the car; moreover, animals can also suffer injuries or hurt someone else in an accident.
D. The law allows pets to roam freely in the car; for example, animals can also suffer injuries or hurt someone else in an accident.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - The law allows pets to roam freely in the car. Animals can also suffer injuries or hurt someone else in an accident.
Question

Wearing a seat belt is sensible. Not only front-seat passengers, but all people, animals, and objects are safer in a car when they are restrained.
A. Wearing a seat belt is sensible; however, not only front-seat passengers, but all people, animals, and objects are safer in a car when they are restrained.
B. Wearing a seat belt is sensible; for example, not only front-seat passengers, but all people, animals, and objects are safer in a car when they are restrained.
C. Wearing a seat belt is sensible; however, not only front-seat passengers, but all people, animals, and objects are safer in a car when they are restrained.
D. Wearing a seat belt is sensible; in fact, not only front-seat passengers, but all people, animals, and objects are safer in a car when they are restrained.

Using Transitional Words and Phrases: Choose the word or expression that logically connects each pair of sentences into one compound sentence. - Wearing a seat belt is sensible. Not only front-seat passengers, but all people, animals, and objects are safer in a car when they are restrained.