Transitions in academic texts (SAT, advanced)

Question 1

Is the transition in this text logical? Bees use the sun to navigate. Remarkably, they can find their way even on cloudy days by detecting polarised light.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 2

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? Octopuses can change colour. ___, they can also change the texture of their skin.

• A. Therefore
• B. Nevertheless
• C. In addition
• D. Instead

Question 3

Is the transition in this text logical? The first trial showed a small benefit. However, a larger second trial found no effect at all.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 4

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The museum digitised 10,000 artefacts last year. ___, it plans to put its entire collection online by 2030.

• A. Instead
• B. In contrast
• C. Nevertheless
• D. Furthermore

Question 5

Is the transition in this text logical? The two languages share many words. Even so, their grammar is very different.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 6

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The museum digitised 10,000 artefacts last year. ___, it plans to put its entire collection online by 2030.

• A. Instead
• B. Nevertheless
• C. Furthermore
• D. In contrast

Question 7

Is the transition in this text logical? Octopuses can change colour. Nevertheless, they can also change the texture of their skin.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 8

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The author rarely uses dialogue. ___, her characters' thoughts are revealed through long, flowing descriptions.

• A. Instead
• B. Similarly
• C. For example
• D. As a result

Question 9

Is the transition in this text logical? Octopuses can change colour. In addition, they can also change the texture of their skin.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 10

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? Some critics call the novel too long. ___, it won three major awards and remains widely taught.

• A. Likewise
• B. Nonetheless
• C. For example
• D. Therefore

Question 11

Is the transition in this text logical? The volcano had been quiet for 400 years. Understandably, scientists were surprised when it began to rumble.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 12

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The author rarely uses dialogue. ___, her characters' thoughts are revealed through long, flowing descriptions.

• A. For example
• B. Instead
• C. As a result
• D. Similarly

Question 13

Is the transition in this text logical? Glaciers store fresh water. Consequently, when they melt, sea levels rise.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 14

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The study found that sleep improves memory. ___, students who slept eight hours remembered 20% more words.

• A. Nevertheless
• B. Instead
• C. Specifically
• D. However

Question 15

Is the transition in this text logical? The museum digitised 10,000 artefacts last year. Furthermore, it plans to put its entire collection online by 2030.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 16

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? Some critics call the novel too long. ___, it won three major awards and remains widely taught.

• A. Likewise
• B. Nonetheless
• C. For example
• D. Therefore