What is the main purpose of the transition words in this sentence?
Meanwhile, Jacey waited for the fitting room to become available
a
It connects a series of similar events.
b
It connects the present action to previous events.
c
It implies a gap in time has occurred.
d
It suggests a contrasting event.
Answers
Answer: A
WHY:
As a "part of speech" transition words are used to link words, phrases or sentences. They help the reader to progress from one idea (expressed by the author) to the next idea. Thus, they help to build up coherent relationships within the text.
Transitional Words
This structured list of commonly used English transition words — approximately 200, can be considered as quasi complete. It can be used (by students and teachers alike) to find the right expression. English transition words are essential, since they not only connect ideas, but also can introduce a certain shift, contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose, result or conclusion, etc. in the line of argument.
The transition words and phrases have been assigned only once to somewhat artificial categories, although some words belong to more than one category.
There is some overlapping with prepositions and postpositions, but for the purpose of usage and completeness of this concise guide, I did not differentiate.
Agreement / Addition / Similarity
The transition words like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information, reinforce ideas, and express agreement with preceding material.
- in the first place
- not only ... but also
- as a matter of fact
- in like manner
- in addition
- coupled with
- in the same fashion / way
- first, second, third
- in the light of
- not to mention
- to say nothing of
- equally important
- by the same token
- again
- to
- and
- also
- then
- equally
- identically
- uniquely
- like
- as
- too
- moreover
- as well as
- together with
- of course
- comparatively
- likewise
- correspondingly
- similarly
- furthermore
- additionally
The main purpose of the transition word in the sentence: "Meanwhile, Jacey waited for the fitting room to become available." is that it connects a series of similar events. Explanation: Meanwhile can be defined as the time before something happens or before something ends, it is another way to say "during this time".