Transitions Test- 1 - SAT MCQ

The first sentence tells us that Al-Malaika sometimes used "traditional forms". The second tells us that even when she used traditional forms, Al-Malaika was "breaking new ground".

These two ideas disagree with one another: they say nearly opposite things ("traditional" vs. "new"). We'll want to use a transition like "however" to reflect this contrast.

"Though" is a transition that reflects a contrast between two ideas, so choice B is the answer.

Choice A. This is the best choice. "However" appropriately reflects the fact that the feat is named after Howe even though he only accomplished it twice in his career (and fewer times than others).

Choice B. This isn't an appropriate transition. It fails to reflect the contrast between the name of the feat and the fact that Howe only achieved it twice. "Therefore" is used to indicate a cause/effect relationship, which doesn't apply to this context.

Choice C. This isn't an appropriate transition. It fails to reflect the contrast between the name of the feat and the fact that Howe only achieved it twice. "Afterwards" is used to indicate a chronological relationship, but there's no timeline of events here.

Choice D. This isn't an appropriate transition. It fails to reflect the contrast between the name of the feat and the fact that Howe only achieved it twice. "As a result" is used to indicate a cause/effect relationship, which doesn't apply to this context.

Choice A. This choice uses a transition that indicates the addition of a new idea. But this sentence doesn't introduce a new idea. Instead, it elaborates on the same idea laid out in the previous sentence by describing the "impressive results" in more detail.

Choice B. This is the best choice. The first sentence makes the claim that using grime-eating bacteria has led to "impressive results". This sentence supports that claim by describing the specific findings of the biologists' experimentation. The transition "in many cases" fits the context perfectly.

Choice C. This choice uses a cause-and-effect transition, which doesn't make sense in context. The fact that the results of the experimentation have been impressive overall doesn't cause the bacteria to have proven more effective.

Choice D. This choice uses a disagreement transition. But this sentence actually agrees with the previous sentence. Both claim that grime-eating bacteria are better at cleaning artworks than chemicals.

Choice A. This choice uses a transition that indicates the addition of another point. But this sentence doesn't actually add another point. Instead, it clarifies the point made in the previous sentence: it says the same thing in different words.

Choice B. This choice uses a disagreement transition. But this sentence doesn't disagree with the previous sentence. Instead, it clarifies the statement in the previous sentence: it says the same thing in different words.

Choice C. This choice uses a transition that indicates the addition of an agreeing point. But this sentence doesn't actually add a similar point. Instead, it clarifies the point made in the previous sentence: it says the same thing in different words.

Choice D. This is the best choice. The first sentence tells us that this field is divided into two camps. This sentence says the same thing—it just makes it clearer what those two camps are. "That is" is a transition that indicates an explanation or a clarification of what was said before, so it fits the context perfectly.

Choice A. This is the best choice. The first sentence tells us that "wishcycling" is harmful, the previous sentence gives us an example, and this sentence gives us another example. So "moreover"—a transition that indicates the addition of another supporting point—fits perfectly here.

Choice B. This choice uses a transition that means 'appropriately' or 'suitably', which doesn't make sense in context. This sentence adds another example of how "wishcycling" is harmful, so we're looking for an addition transition.

Choice C. This choice uses a disagreement transition. But this sentence actually agrees with the previous sentence. Both provide examples of how "wishcycling" is harmful.

Choice D. This choice uses a disagreement transition. But this sentence actually agrees with the previous sentence. Both provide examples of how "wishcycling" is harmful.