Transitions - PSAT Reading & Writing

Which transition best signals an addition of another supporting point?

Which transition category signals a comparison or similarity (not a difference)?

Which transition category signals addition of a similar idea (for example, more information)?

Choose the word that best signals comparison: "Both poems emphasize memory; ___, each uses vivid imagery."

Choose the word that best signals concession: "___ the device is expensive, it reduces energy use."

Choose the phrase that best signals clarification: "The results were inconclusive; ___, they did not support either view."

Identify the transition that best signals a shift to a stronger, more important point: "The plan is cheap; ___, it is sustainable."

Choose the word that best signals a conclusion: "The evidence is consistent across trials; ____, the claim is supported."

What is the primary purpose of a transition word or phrase in a passage?

Which transition category signals contrast between ideas?

Which transition category signals a cause-and-effect relationship?

Which transition category signals an example or illustration is coming next?

Which transition category signals time order or sequence of steps?

Which transition category signals a conclusion or overall takeaway?

Choose the word that best signals sequence: "___, the solution is heated; then it is filtered."

Choose the word that best introduces an example: "Many insects communicate chemically; ___, ants use pheromones."

Choose the phrase that best signals cause: "The roads flooded; ___, the event was canceled."

Choose the word that best signals addition: "The study was small; ___, it lacked long-term data."

Choose the word that best signals contrast: "The method is efficient; ___, it is costly."

Which transition category signals clarification or restatement of an idea?

Which transition category signals a concession (acknowledging a point before pivoting)?

Which transition best signals cause-and-effect (cause first, effect second)?

Choose the transition that best completes: "The author uses vivid imagery. _____, the tone remains informal."

Choose the transition that best completes: "Many insects migrate. _____, monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles."

Choose the transition that best completes: "The survey was small. _____, its findings are not definitive."

Choose the transition that best completes: "The lab was delayed; _____, the results were published later than expected."

Choose the transition that best completes: "The plan is costly; _____, it would save time long term."

Which transition best signals a shift to a more important point?

Which transition best signals a conclusion or final takeaway?