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SAT Reading & Writing: Transitions and Connectors (Drill 3)

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SAT Reading & Writing: Transitions and Connectors (Drill 3) 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 require you to analyze how two sentences relate in meaning and select the transition word that accurately signals that connection. Common relationships tested include contrast, cause-effect, elaboration, and concession.

Questions & Explanations

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The new filtration system removed over 99% of contaminants from the water supply. ________ the city continued to issue boil-water advisories for an additional two weeks as a precaution.

Question 1. Which is the most logical transition?

  • A) Therefore,
  • B) Nevertheless, ✓
  • C) Similarly,
  • D) For instance,

Explanation: The system worked well (positive), yet advisories continued (seemingly contradictory precaution). 'Nevertheless' signals concession.

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Capuchin monkeys have been observed using stones to crack open nuts. ________ chimpanzees in West Africa use sticks to extract termites from mounds.

Question 2. Which is the most logical transition?

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

Explanation: Both sentences describe primates using tools, parallel examples. 'Similarly' signals that the second example mirrors the first.

Text
The company's revenue increased by 15% in the third quarter. ________ operating costs rose by nearly 20%, erasing the gains and resulting in a net loss.

Question 3. Which is the most logical transition?

  • A) Moreover,
  • B) However, ✓
  • C) In other words,
  • D) Accordingly,

Explanation: Revenue went up (positive), but costs went up even more (negative outcome). 'However' signals the contrast.

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Dr. Patel's study examined the effects of sleep deprivation on decision-making. ________ participants who slept fewer than five hours made 40% more errors on cognitive tasks than those who slept seven or more hours.

Question 4. Which is the most logical transition?

  • A) Specifically, ✓
  • B) Nevertheless,
  • C) In contrast,
  • D) Meanwhile,

Explanation: The second sentence provides specific data from the study described in the first. 'Specifically' signals narrowing to concrete details.

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The proposed highway expansion would reduce commute times for suburban residents. ________ it would require the demolition of several historic buildings in the downtown corridor.

Question 5. Which is the most logical transition?

  • A) Furthermore,
  • B) In addition,
  • C) On the other hand, ✓
  • D) For this reason, based on the passage's logic

Explanation: Benefit (reduced commutes) vs. cost (demolition of historic buildings). 'On the other hand' signals a contrasting consideration.