SAT Reading & Writing: Expression of Ideas + Standard English Conventions
Which of the following BEST describes the primary function of transitions in writing?
To confuse the reader and add complexity.
To connect ideas and create a smooth flow.
To replace nouns and verbs for variety.
To make the writing longer and more detailed.
What is the main role of transitions in a paragraph?
To introduce new topics abruptly.
To create a smooth flow of ideas for easier reading and comprehension.
To make sentences longer and more complex.
To replace conjunctions and prepositions.
Which type of transition is best used to introduce additional information?
Contrast
Addition
Cause and Effect
Summary
In the sentence, 'The experiment yielded positive results; ____, the team was encouraged,' which transition word BEST fits the relationship between the ideas?
however
similarly
consequently
in contrast
Read the following paragraph: 'The weather was rainy all day. The outdoor concert was canceled. ____, fans were disappointed.' Which transition word BEST establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between the sentences?
However
Therefore
Likewise
In addition
How does using transitions effectively contribute to the coherence of a paragraph?
By making the sentences longer and more complex.
By creating logical connections between sentences and paragraphs.
By introducing unrelated ideas.
By using a variety of vocabulary.
Which sentence BEST fits the logical flow of the following paragraph? 'The company invested heavily in research and development. Sales increased significantly in the following quarter. ____. Customer satisfaction also reached an all-time hi...
However, profits remained stagnant.
This led to the development of innovative products.
The company decided to cut costs.
As a result, employee morale decreased.

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Which of the following sentences contains an overused transition?
The team worked hard; therefore, they succeeded.
Moreover, the study confirmed the initial hypothesis.
However, the results were inconclusive.
So, then, therefore, the conclusion is clear.
In the sentence, 'The data was inconsistent; moreover, the hypothesis was supported,' which transition is misused?
moreover
was
the
data
Read the following paragraph: 'The experiment was carefully designed. The equipment was calibrated. The results were unexpected. The team was surprised.' Which sentence contains the MOST significant error in transition usage?
The experiment was carefully designed.
The equipment was calibrated.
The results were unexpected.
The team was surprised.