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How does a writer transition ideas in an essay?

  1. By providing a context

  2. By providing a contrast

  3. By providing a conclusion

  4. By using specific phrases

The correct answer is: By using specific phrases

A writer transitions ideas in an essay by using specific phrases that connect the previous and following ideas. These phrases can include words like "however," "furthermore," or "on the other hand," which signify a change or progression in the ideas being presented. Option A is incorrect because providing context is more of an introductory technique rather than a transitional one. Option B is incorrect because providing a contrast is a specific type of transition, rather than a general way to transition between ideas. Option C is incorrect because providing a conclusion is more of a concluding technique, rather than a transitional one.