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SAT Reading & Writing: Transitions and Connectors (Drill 1)

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SAT Reading & Writing: Transitions and Connectors (Drill 1) is a Reading & Writing practice drill covering Transitions and Connectors. It contains 5 original questions created by Brian Stewart, a Barron's test prep author with over 20 years of tutoring experience.

SAT transition questions ask you to select the word or phrase that accurately signals the logical relationship, contrast, elaboration, cause-effect, or sequence, between adjacent sentences or clauses. Choosing the wrong transition changes the meaning of the passage.

Questions & Explanations

Text
Early clinical trials suggested the drug could significantly reduce cholesterol. ________ later studies revealed its side effects outweighed its benefits.

Question 1. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A) Moreover,
  • B) However, ✓
  • C) Therefore,
  • D) For example,

Explanation: The first sentence is positive (drug reduces cholesterol); the second is negative (side effects outweigh benefits). This is a contrast, signaled by 'However.'

Text
The prolonged drought decimated the wheat harvest, driving grain prices to their highest levels in a decade. ________ several major bakery chains announced plans to raise bread prices by twenty percent.

Question 2. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A) Nevertheless,
  • B) In contrast,
  • C) Similarly,
  • D) As a result, ✓

Explanation: High grain prices (cause) led to raised bread prices (effect). 'As a result' signals cause and effect.

Text
The proposed highway expansion would require demolishing over two hundred homes. ________ it would disrupt the migratory corridor used by several protected bird species.

Question 3. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A) Furthermore, ✓
  • B) Instead,
  • C) Consequently,
  • D) In other words,

Explanation: Both sentences present negative consequences of the expansion. 'Furthermore' signals that additional information of the same type is being added.

Text
Several ancient civilizations developed remarkably sophisticated timekeeping methods. ________ the Mayans created a calendar system of interlocking cycles that could track dates millions of years into the past and future.

Question 4. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A) However,
  • B) Therefore,
  • C) For instance, ✓
  • D) On the other hand,

Explanation: The first sentence is a general claim; the second provides a specific example. 'For instance' signals exemplification.

Text
The expedition encountered severe weather, equipment failures, and dwindling supplies. ________ the team pressed on and ultimately reached the peak, setting a new speed record.

Question 5. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A) Consequently,
  • B) Nevertheless, ✓
  • C) Meanwhile,
  • D) In addition,

Explanation: The team succeeded despite serious obstacles. 'Nevertheless' signals concession, something happened despite contrary conditions.