Choosing the transition word or phrase (however, therefore, for example…) that matches the logical relationship between two ideas.
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A blank between two ideas, four transition words — however, therefore, for example, similarly — and one logical relationship to identify. With 75 of these in our bank and multiple per test module, transitions are among the highest-frequency question types on the entire SAT.
Ignore the choices until you've named the relationship yourself: does the second idea contrast, conclude, exemplify, or add? Then match the category. Know the families cold — contrast (however, nevertheless), cause/effect (therefore, consequently, thus), example (for instance), addition (moreover, furthermore), similarity (likewise). The sentence before the blank and the sentence containing it are all you need.
Straight from the Grind1600 question bank — try each one before revealing the answer.
Correct answer: A
Choice C is incorrect because "for instance" illogically signals that the mural's destruction is an example illustrating the previous information. Instead, it is a consequence of the disagreement between Rivera and the Rockefeller family.
Choice B is incorrect because "in addition" illogically signals that the mural's destruction is merely additional information. Instead, it is a direct consequence of the conflict described earlier.
Choice A is the best answer. "As a result" logically signals that the mural's destruction was a consequence of Rivera's refusal to remove the portrait of Lenin, which is described in the previous sentences.
Choice D is incorrect because "similarly" illogically signals that the mural's destruction is comparable to something previously described. Instead, it is a consequence of Rivera's refusal.
Correct answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. "Similarly" logically signals that the information about Morgan's public buildings is comparable to the previous information about her residential projects. Both types of buildings shared an emphasis on artisanal detail and regional identity.
Choice A is incorrect because "in other words" illogically signals that this sentence restates the previous information about Morgan's residential projects. Instead, it describes a similar pattern in a different category of her work.
Choice B is incorrect because "regardless" illogically signals that the information about Morgan's public buildings is true despite the previous information about her residential projects. Instead, it describes a similar design approach.
Choice C is incorrect because "instead" illogically signals that the information about Morgan's public buildings is an alternative to the previous information about her residential projects. Instead, it describes a similar pattern across both types of work.
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