Question

Which passage below most effectively uses transitions to combine these sentences into a coherent paragraph?

It is intimidating to learn how to drive. For example, it takes practice. Be careful, but in contrast, don’t be nervous. In fact, be prepared for surprises like road hazards and sudden moves.


Learning to drive is intimidating. Safe driving takes practice first, care second, and calmness third. Good driving means anticipating what will happen next. For instance, road hazards. Sudden moves from other drivers can also occur.


Learning to drive is intimidating. It takes practice to become a good and safe driver. One thing motorists need to learn is how to anticipate what might happen next. For example, they must be prepared for sudden moves from other vehicles, or for unexpected road hazards. Although safe drivers are careful and alert, they do not behave nervously behind the wheel.


Learning to drive is intimidating. Practice driving safely. You should be careful but not nervous. Drivers are prepared for sudden moves from other vehicles, or for unexpected road hazards. Eventually, you will learn to anticipate what will happen next.

Answer 1

The passage that most effectively uses transitions to combine the sentences into a coherent paragraph is:

"Learning to drive is intimidating. Safe driving takes practice first, care second, and calmness third. Good driving means anticipating what will happen next. For instance, road hazards. Sudden moves from other drivers can also occur."

This passage uses transitions like "first," "second," and "third" to indicate a sequence of ideas and "For instance" to provide an example. These transitions help create a clear and logical flow of information, making the paragraph more coherent.