Transitions (SAT/ACT)
8th grade (Year 9 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.8.2.C, W.8.1.C · England: SAT Reading and Writing (Transitions), ACT English, GCSE English Language Paper 2 Q5
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Question 1
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The first experiment produced no results. ___, the second experiment confirmed the hypothesis.
- A. For example
- B. Similarly
- C. Thus
- D. By contrast
Question 2
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The new policy reduced waste. ___, it saved the council money.
- A. Moreover
- B. Nevertheless
- C. Instead
- D. However
Question 3
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The first experiment produced no results. ___, the second experiment confirmed the hypothesis.
- A. Thus
- B. For example
- C. Similarly
- D. By contrast
Question 4
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The author grew up in a fishing village. ___, many of her novels are set by the sea.
- A. Nevertheless
- B. In contrast
- C. Unsurprisingly
- D. However
Question 5
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? Many desert plants store water in thick stems. ___, the saguaro cactus can hold hundreds of litres.
- A. Therefore
- B. For example
- C. However
- D. In contrast
Question 6
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The first experiment produced no results. ___, the second experiment confirmed the hypothesis.
- A. Similarly
- B. Thus
- C. For example
- D. By contrast
Question 7
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? Chess requires memory and planning. ___, studies suggest it may improve pupils' concentration.
- A. Previously
- B. Accordingly
- C. Nevertheless
- D. In contrast
Question 8
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The first printing presses were slow and costly. ___, books became cheaper as the technology improved.
- A. Over time
- B. For example
- C. Similarly
- D. In contrast
Question 9
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The team expected the survey to show support for the plan. ___, most respondents opposed it.
- A. Moreover
- B. For example
- C. Similarly
- D. Instead
Question 10
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The museum attracted record visitors in July. ___, attendance fell sharply in August.
- A. For example
- B. However
- C. Moreover
- D. Therefore
Question 11
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The bridge was designed to carry light traffic. ___, it now handles thousands of lorries every day.
- A. Consequently
- B. For example
- C. Nevertheless
- D. Similarly
Question 12
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The author grew up in a fishing village. ___, many of her novels are set by the sea.
- A. Nevertheless
- B. Unsurprisingly
- C. However
- D. In contrast
Question 13
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? Many desert plants store water in thick stems. ___, the saguaro cactus can hold hundreds of litres.
- A. Therefore
- B. In contrast
- C. For example
- D. However
Question 14
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The bridge was designed to carry light traffic. ___, it now handles thousands of lorries every day.
- A. Nevertheless
- B. For example
- C. Similarly
- D. Consequently
Question 15
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? Chess requires memory and planning. ___, studies suggest it may improve pupils' concentration.
- A. Accordingly
- B. In contrast
- C. Nevertheless
- D. Previously
Question 16
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? The author grew up in a fishing village. ___, many of her novels are set by the sea.
- A. However
- B. Nevertheless
- C. Unsurprisingly
- D. In contrast
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