Relationships & Connections Among Ideas - ACT Reading
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Identify the relationship: 'Owing to the rain, the match was canceled.'
Identify the relationship: 'Owing to the rain, the match was canceled.'
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Cause and effect. 'Owing to' shows the rain caused the cancellation.
Cause and effect. 'Owing to' shows the rain caused the cancellation.
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What does 'Moreover' indicate in a text?
What does 'Moreover' indicate in a text?
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Addition. Adds another point to support or expand the argument.
Addition. Adds another point to support or expand the argument.
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Identify the relationship: 'As a consequence, the plan failed.'
Identify the relationship: 'As a consequence, the plan failed.'
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Cause and effect. 'As a consequence' shows the plan failure was a result.
Cause and effect. 'As a consequence' shows the plan failure was a result.
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Which phrase indicates a time relationship?
Which phrase indicates a time relationship?
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Before, during, after. These words establish when events occur relative to each other.
Before, during, after. These words establish when events occur relative to each other.
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What kind of relationship does 'Because of this' indicate?
What kind of relationship does 'Because of this' indicate?
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Cause and effect. Shows that one thing resulted from another.
Cause and effect. Shows that one thing resulted from another.
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Identify the relationship: 'In contrast to her friend, she is outgoing.'
Identify the relationship: 'In contrast to her friend, she is outgoing.'
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Contrast. 'In contrast to' directly compares their different personalities.
Contrast. 'In contrast to' directly compares their different personalities.
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Which transition word signals a similarity?
Which transition word signals a similarity?
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Likewise. Indicates that two things are similar or comparable.
Likewise. Indicates that two things are similar or comparable.
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Identify the relationship: 'Given the evidence, we concluded.'
Identify the relationship: 'Given the evidence, we concluded.'
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Cause and effect. 'Given' shows the evidence led to the conclusion.
Cause and effect. 'Given' shows the evidence led to the conclusion.
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What does 'Furthermore' indicate in a text?
What does 'Furthermore' indicate in a text?
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Addition. Introduces more supporting information to strengthen the argument.
Addition. Introduces more supporting information to strengthen the argument.
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Identify the relationship: 'Despite the heat, he wore a jacket.'
Identify the relationship: 'Despite the heat, he wore a jacket.'
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Contrast. 'Despite' shows opposition between heat and wearing a jacket.
Contrast. 'Despite' shows opposition between heat and wearing a jacket.
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What relationship does 'As a result' indicate?
What relationship does 'As a result' indicate?
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Cause and effect. Shows the outcome or consequence of previous events.
Cause and effect. Shows the outcome or consequence of previous events.
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Which transition most strongly signals a clarification: that is, meanwhile, nevertheless?
Which transition most strongly signals a clarification: that is, meanwhile, nevertheless?
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That is. Restates the same idea using different words.
That is. Restates the same idea using different words.
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What relationship does 'In summary' indicate?
What relationship does 'In summary' indicate?
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Conclusion. Wraps up the main points discussed previously.
Conclusion. Wraps up the main points discussed previously.
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Which word indicates an example?
Which word indicates an example?
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For example. Introduces a specific illustration of a general statement.
For example. Introduces a specific illustration of a general statement.
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Identify the relationship: 'Along with the benefits, there are risks.'
Identify the relationship: 'Along with the benefits, there are risks.'
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Addition. 'Along with' combines benefits and risks together.
Addition. 'Along with' combines benefits and risks together.
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What does 'On the other hand' indicate in a text?
What does 'On the other hand' indicate in a text?
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Contrast. Introduces an opposing viewpoint or alternative perspective.
Contrast. Introduces an opposing viewpoint or alternative perspective.
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Identify the relationship: 'She studied hard, hence her success.'
Identify the relationship: 'She studied hard, hence her success.'
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Cause and effect. 'Hence' shows that studying caused the success.
Cause and effect. 'Hence' shows that studying caused the success.
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Which word signals a result or outcome?
Which word signals a result or outcome?
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Consequently. Shows what happened as a direct result.
Consequently. Shows what happened as a direct result.
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What kind of relationship does 'For instance' indicate?
What kind of relationship does 'For instance' indicate?
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Example. Introduces a specific case to illustrate a general point.
Example. Introduces a specific case to illustrate a general point.
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Identify the relationship: 'Unlike his brother, he is quiet.'
Identify the relationship: 'Unlike his brother, he is quiet.'
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Contrast. 'Unlike' highlights the difference between the brothers.
Contrast. 'Unlike' highlights the difference between the brothers.
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Which transition word signals a conclusion?
Which transition word signals a conclusion?
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Therefore. Introduces a logical result from previous information.
Therefore. Introduces a logical result from previous information.
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Identify the relationship: 'Due to the traffic, we were late.'
Identify the relationship: 'Due to the traffic, we were late.'
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Cause and effect. 'Due to' shows traffic caused the lateness.
Cause and effect. 'Due to' shows traffic caused the lateness.
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What does 'In addition' indicate in text?
What does 'In addition' indicate in text?
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Addition or continuation. Introduces additional supporting information.
Addition or continuation. Introduces additional supporting information.
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Identify the relationship in 'He was late, so he missed the bus.'
Identify the relationship in 'He was late, so he missed the bus.'
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Cause and effect. Being late caused him to miss the bus.
Cause and effect. Being late caused him to miss the bus.
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Which transition word signals contrast?
Which transition word signals contrast?
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However. Signals opposition or difference between two ideas.
However. Signals opposition or difference between two ideas.
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Which transition word indicates a shift in perspective?
Which transition word indicates a shift in perspective?
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Conversely. Shows a complete reversal or opposite viewpoint.
Conversely. Shows a complete reversal or opposite viewpoint.
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Identify the relationship: 'Due to his efforts, the project succeeded.'
Identify the relationship: 'Due to his efforts, the project succeeded.'
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Cause and effect. 'Due to' shows his efforts caused the project's success.
Cause and effect. 'Due to' shows his efforts caused the project's success.
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What does 'Conversely' indicate in a text?
What does 'Conversely' indicate in a text?
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Contrast. Introduces the opposite perspective or situation.
Contrast. Introduces the opposite perspective or situation.
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Identify the relationship: 'Consequently, they changed the policy.'
Identify the relationship: 'Consequently, they changed the policy.'
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Cause and effect. 'Consequently' shows the policy change was a result.
Cause and effect. 'Consequently' shows the policy change was a result.
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Which word signals a contrasting idea?
Which word signals a contrasting idea?
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Nevertheless. Introduces an idea that contradicts expectations.
Nevertheless. Introduces an idea that contradicts expectations.
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