College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of transitions in an academic essay?

To provide evidence to the reader
To introduce the topic of the essay
To link ideas or information
To present an opinion

The correct answer is: To link ideas or information

Transitions play an important role in connecting ideas and information within an academic essay. They serve to guide the reader through the different points that are being made and help to create a smooth and coherent flow in the writing. Option A may seem correct at first, as evidence is important in supporting an argument, but transitions specifically serve the purpose of connecting ideas, rather than providing evidence. Option B may also seem plausible, but the topic of the essay should have already been introduced in the introductory paragraph. Transitions are used throughout the body of the essay to link these ideas together. Option D is also incorrect, as transitions are not used to present personal opinions, but rather to connect and clarify the author's ideas.