Transitions - SAT Reading & Writing
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Scientists propose avoiding the term "life." _______ researchers should use "lyfe" to distinguish Earth life from potential alien life. What transition fits?
Scientists propose avoiding the term "life." _______ researchers should use "lyfe" to distinguish Earth life from potential alien life. What transition fits?
Instead (presenting alternative action to replace what was mentioned).
Instead (presenting alternative action to replace what was mentioned).
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Before 2009, the museum displayed 5% of its collection. _______ it displays 30%. What word shows the time shift?
Before 2009, the museum displayed 5% of its collection. _______ it displays 30%. What word shows the time shift?
Today (contrasting past situation with current situation).
Today (contrasting past situation with current situation).
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Snowpack was deepest in early March at low elevations. At high elevations, _______ it was deepest in mid-March. What signals the contrast?
Snowpack was deepest in early March at low elevations. At high elevations, _______ it was deepest in mid-March. What signals the contrast?
on the other hand (contrasting two different conditions).
on the other hand (contrasting two different conditions).
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Quipus recorded countable data like population and payments. _______ they may have recorded complex information like stories. What transition adds this information?
Quipus recorded countable data like population and payments. _______ they may have recorded complex information like stories. What transition adds this information?
In addition (adding another possible use).
In addition (adding another possible use).
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After permissions are granted and sites are mapped, _______ artifacts are removed and analyzed. What shows this is the final step?
After permissions are granted and sites are mapped, _______ artifacts are removed and analyzed. What shows this is the final step?
Finally (showing last step in sequence).
Finally (showing last step in sequence).
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Currents flow between Earth's poles. _______ they create a protective barrier against radiation. What indicates this consequence?
Currents flow between Earth's poles. _______ they create a protective barrier against radiation. What indicates this consequence?
In turn (showing consequence in a chain of effects).
In turn (showing consequence in a chain of effects).
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James frequently revised his works after publication. Differences between 1881 and 1908 editions are extreme; _______ critics call them two different novels. What emphasizes how extreme?
James frequently revised his works after publication. Differences between 1881 and 1908 editions are extreme; _______ critics call them two different novels. What emphasizes how extreme?
in fact (emphasizing how extreme the differences are).
in fact (emphasizing how extreme the differences are).
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The policy aimed to reduce pollution. _______ emissions actually increased by 15%. What word introduces this contradiction?
The policy aimed to reduce pollution. _______ emissions actually increased by 15%. What word introduces this contradiction?
However (showing contrast between intention and outcome).
However (showing contrast between intention and outcome).
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Urban areas expanded rapidly. _______ farmland decreased by 40% over the same period. What shows these occurred simultaneously?
Urban areas expanded rapidly. _______ farmland decreased by 40% over the same period. What shows these occurred simultaneously?
Meanwhile (showing what happened at the same time).
Meanwhile (showing what happened at the same time).
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The treatment showed promise in initial trials. _______ long-term studies revealed significant side effects. What transition introduces the contrasting finding?
The treatment showed promise in initial trials. _______ long-term studies revealed significant side effects. What transition introduces the contrasting finding?
However (introducing contrasting later information).
However (introducing contrasting later information).
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Method A improved speed. Method B improved accuracy. _______ Method C improved both. What word best presents this third option?
Method A improved speed. Method B improved accuracy. _______ Method C improved both. What word best presents this third option?
In contrast or Moreover (contrasting the separate benefits or adding C's combined advantage).
In contrast or Moreover (contrasting the separate benefits or adding C's combined advantage).
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The first experiment confirmed the hypothesis. _______ the second experiment produced identical results. What shows these results are parallel?
The first experiment confirmed the hypothesis. _______ the second experiment produced identical results. What shows these results are parallel?
Similarly or Likewise (showing parallel or comparable outcomes).
Similarly or Likewise (showing parallel or comparable outcomes).
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Participants were divided into three groups. _______ each group received different instructions. What indicates the next step?
Participants were divided into three groups. _______ each group received different instructions. What indicates the next step?
Then or Next (showing sequence of experimental steps).
Then or Next (showing sequence of experimental steps).
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The data suggested a correlation. _______ researchers noted correlation doesn't prove causation. What signals this important caveat?
The data suggested a correlation. _______ researchers noted correlation doesn't prove causation. What signals this important caveat?
However (introducing important limitation or caveat).
However (introducing important limitation or caveat).
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The species survives extreme heat. _______ it thrives in temperatures that would kill related species. What strengthens this claim?
The species survives extreme heat. _______ it thrives in temperatures that would kill related species. What strengthens this claim?
In fact or Indeed (providing evidence that confirms or strengthens the previous statement).
In fact or Indeed (providing evidence that confirms or strengthens the previous statement).
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The proposal had three components: funding, timeline, and assessment. _______ the budget needed approval. What marks the beginning of the sequence?
The proposal had three components: funding, timeline, and assessment. _______ the budget needed approval. What marks the beginning of the sequence?
First (indicating first step in sequence).
First (indicating first step in sequence).
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Traditional methods remained popular. _______ adoption of new technology increased steadily. What shows persistence despite the trend?
Traditional methods remained popular. _______ adoption of new technology increased steadily. What shows persistence despite the trend?
Nevertheless or Still (showing something persists despite another trend).
Nevertheless or Still (showing something persists despite another trend).
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The mechanism involves three steps. _______ proteins bind to receptors, triggering a cascade. What provides the specific detail?
The mechanism involves three steps. _______ proteins bind to receptors, triggering a cascade. What provides the specific detail?
Specifically or For instance (providing specific detail about one of the steps).
Specifically or For instance (providing specific detail about one of the steps).
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Temperature affects reaction rates. Pressure influences molecular interactions. _______ researchers must control both variables. What shows the logical conclusion?
Temperature affects reaction rates. Pressure influences molecular interactions. _______ researchers must control both variables. What shows the logical conclusion?
Therefore or Thus (drawing logical conclusion from previous factors).
Therefore or Thus (drawing logical conclusion from previous factors).
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The theory seemed plausible initially. _______ subsequent experiments failed to replicate the results. What introduces this problem?
The theory seemed plausible initially. _______ subsequent experiments failed to replicate the results. What introduces this problem?
However or Yet (introducing contradictory information).
However or Yet (introducing contradictory information).
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