Transitions SAT practice questions
Reading and Writing, Expression of Ideas. 552 questions
You choose the word or phrase, such as however, therefore or for example, that connects two sentences logically.
What this skill tests
- Contrast: however, nevertheless
- Cause and effect: therefore, as a result
- Addition and example: moreover, for instance
How to approach it
- 1Decide the relationship between the two sentences before looking at the options.
- 2If two options mean the same thing, neither is likely to be correct.
- 3Read the sentence before the blank, not just the one that contains it.
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