Recognizing major and minor supporting details, recognizing transitions, mapping and outlining.
(1) I was always told that my first baby would probably be late and the labor would be long, so I
was very surprised by my birthing experience.(2)Two days before the due date, I buckled over in pain
during the night and woke my husband to tell him that I was sure it was time.(3)I could barely walk to the car since the contractions seemed so painful. (4) About four in the morning, we arrived at the emergency room of St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA.(5) I was quickly whisked up to the maternity ward in a wheelchair and put into a small triage room. (6) Then, several nurses asked me questions about where I lived, what allergies I had, and other family health history facts. (7) It was very tough to answer them as the pains worsened.(8)Finally, a doctor examined me and confirmed that I was ready to have the baby.(9) Those who spoke to me earlier thought that it would be a while since it was my first baby.(10) They were proven wrong, since the baby, my son, was born at 6 am. I was only too glad to see him and relieved I didn’t need to wait too long!
Which sentence begins with a transition?
a. sentence (1)
b. sentence (2)
c. sentence (6)
c. sentence (6)
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