Informative Essay

Question 1

Read these two sentences: 

• The number of nursing students has nearly doubled this year.
• The majority of the new students are male.

Which transition word correctly links the two sentences?

a. Additionally

b. Consequently

c. However

d. Thus

Question 2

A student is concluding an informative essay about shoreline erosion. Which of the following would best conclude that essay?

a. Shoreline erosion has many causes and will create a wide range of effects.

b. Shoreline erosion will affect many people up and down the coast, and not in a good way.

c. With rising sea levels and coastal construction, shoreline erosion is something we should all care about.

d. With the response of people changing, more and more will soon care about this issue.