SAT transitions practice

What are transition words?

Words or phrases that connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs.

Examples of additive transitions.

Also, furthermore, additionally, in addition.

True or false: 'However' indicates contrast.

True, because it introduces an opposing viewpoint.

Difference between 'furthermore' and 'however'.

'Furthermore' adds information; 'however' contrasts information.

Fill the blank: '___, I will go shopping.'

'Later, I will go shopping.'

What is a conjunctive adverb?

A type of transition that connects two independent clauses.

Examples of causal transitions.

Therefore, as a result, consequently, thus.

True or false: 'Although' can introduce a contrast.

True, because it shows a concession.

What is an example of a sequential transition?

First, next, finally, subsequently.

Difference between 'in contrast' and 'similarly'.

'In contrast' shows difference; 'similarly' shows similarity.

Which transition suggests a conclusion?

'In conclusion', 'to summarize', or 'overall'.

Fill the blank: 'She was late; ___, she missed the bus.'

'Therefore, she missed the bus.'

What is the purpose of transitions?

To guide readers through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

Example of an illustrative transition.

For example, for instance, such as.

True or false: 'On the other hand' indicates addition.

False, because it contrasts two ideas.

What are coordinating conjunctions?

Words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses (and, but, or).

Examples of temporal transitions.

Before, after, during, while.

Difference between 'meanwhile' and 'subsequently'.

'Meanwhile' indicates simultaneous events; 'subsequently' indicates a later event.

Fill the blank: '___, we decided to leave early.'

'Ultimately, we decided to leave early.'