Seed-coat temperature
Soil moisture is controlled. Researchers place equal groups under a lamp. They measure coat temperature before germination. Transition blank: _____, coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
Practice
Fifty original SAT-style Transitions questions for Topic 8-4.
Soil moisture is controlled. Researchers place equal groups under a lamp. They measure coat temperature before germination. Transition blank: _____, coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
Researchers place equal groups under a lamp. They measure coat temperature before germination.
Coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Researchers place equal groups under a lamp. They measure coat temperature before germination.
Coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The village has no view of the sea. Davin shapes the clay without explaining the pattern. Reya recognizes the waves after filling the cup. Transition blank: _____, the same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
Davin shapes the clay without explaining the pattern. Reya recognizes the waves after filling the cup.
The same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Davin shapes the clay without explaining the pattern. Reya recognizes the waves after filling the cup.
The same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The proposal covers eighteen kilometers. Planners collect online comments for one month. They then ride the most frequently flagged routes. Transition blank: _____, combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
Planners collect online comments for one month. They then ride the most frequently flagged routes.
Combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Consequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Planners collect online comments for one month. They then ride the most frequently flagged routes.
Combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Routes are equal in length. Observers release marked moths at dusk. They record detections at route endpoints. Transition blank: _____, the continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
Observers release marked moths at dusk. They record detections at route endpoints.
The continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “As a result” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Observers release marked moths at dusk. They record detections at route endpoints.
The continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The election concerns a student council. Suri collects anonymous concerns in a box. Both candidates add the most common concern to their plans. Transition blank: _____, participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
Suri collects anonymous concerns in a box. Both candidates add the most common concern to their plans.
Participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Accordingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Suri collects anonymous concerns in a box. Both candidates add the most common concern to their plans.
Participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The schools use identical menu cycles. Three schools record participation under the old schedule. They move service after the bell for six weeks. Transition blank: _____, participation increases after the timing change.
Three schools record participation under the old schedule. They move service after the bell for six weeks.
Participation increases after the timing change.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Hence” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Three schools record participation under the old schedule. They move service after the bell for six weeks.
Participation increases after the timing change.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Each prototype has the same mass. Engineers heat both tile types equally. They record cooling at one-minute intervals. Transition blank: _____, ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
Engineers heat both tile types equally. They record cooling at one-minute intervals.
Ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More precisely” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Engineers heat both tile types equally. They record cooling at one-minute intervals.
Ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The postcard bears no photograph. The sender describes one bend in the river. The recipient rereads the final sentence at dusk. Transition blank: _____, the limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
The sender describes one bend in the river. The recipient rereads the final sentence at dusk.
The limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The sender describes one bend in the river. The recipient rereads the final sentence at dusk.
The limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The square borders a transit station. Designers survey residents and document historic features. They merge a smaller fountain with shaded seating. Transition blank: _____, the combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
Designers survey residents and document historic features. They merge a smaller fountain with shaded seating.
The combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Consequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Designers survey residents and document historic features. They merge a smaller fountain with shaded seating.
The combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Reward volume is identical. Bees train with one marker type. Researchers test immediate and delayed choices. Transition blank: _____, cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
Bees train with one marker type. Researchers test immediate and delayed choices.
Cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “As a result” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Bees train with one marker type. Researchers test immediate and delayed choices.
Cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The play is staged in a circular room. Mei rehearses the scene without the mask. She repeats it with the mask and slower gestures. Transition blank: _____, the masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
Mei rehearses the scene without the mask. She repeats it with the mask and slower gestures.
The masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Accordingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mei rehearses the scene without the mask. She repeats it with the mask and slower gestures.
The masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The test route contains seven turns. Designers map common wrong turns. They add both cue types along the difficult route. Transition blank: _____, visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
Designers map common wrong turns. They add both cue types along the difficult route.
Visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Hence” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Designers map common wrong turns. They add both cue types along the difficult route.
Visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Upstream flow is monitored. Scientists measure bank shape before restoration. They repeat measurements after two rainy seasons. Transition blank: _____, erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
Scientists measure bank shape before restoration. They repeat measurements after two rainy seasons.
Erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Scientists measure bank shape before restoration. They repeat measurements after two rainy seasons.
Erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The bakery opens before sunrise. Jun discovers an old unpaid entry. He crosses it out after the customer returns years later. Transition blank: _____, the erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
Jun discovers an old unpaid entry. He crosses it out after the customer returns years later.
The erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Jun discovers an old unpaid entry. He crosses it out after the customer returns years later.
The erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The objects are presented in a teaching collection. A curator groups fragments by clay composition. She reconstructs how firing changed the finished surfaces. Transition blank: _____, material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
A curator groups fragments by clay composition. She reconstructs how firing changed the finished surfaces.
Material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More precisely” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Consequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
A curator groups fragments by clay composition. She reconstructs how firing changed the finished surfaces.
Material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The plants grow in adjacent plots. Wide flowers is synthetic flowers with broad pale petals. Cameras record visits from sunset to dawn. Researchers compare visitor type and visit duration. Transition blank: _____, flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
Cameras record visits from sunset to dawn. Researchers compare visitor type and visit duration.
Flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “As a result” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Cameras record visits from sunset to dawn. Researchers compare visitor type and visit duration.
Flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The courtyard is too narrow for direct sunlight. Asha is a singer practicing in an original scene. Asha repeats a rising phrase each afternoon. Pavel tunes three notes to match it. Transition blank: _____, their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
Asha repeats a rising phrase each afternoon. Pavel tunes three notes to match it.
Their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Accordingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Asha repeats a rising phrase each afternoon. Pavel tunes three notes to match it.
Their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Discussion is recorded in pairs. Descriptive captions is museum captions naming visible features. Participants view an unfamiliar painting without a caption. They view a second painting with one caption type. Transition blank: _____, both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
Participants view an unfamiliar painting without a caption. They view a second painting with one caption type.
Both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Hence” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Participants view an unfamiliar painting without a caption. They view a second painting with one caption type.
Both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Charge cycles are automated. Cool storage is battery cells stored at a low stable temperature. Technicians store cells for twelve weeks. They return all cells to room temperature before testing. Transition blank: _____, cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
Technicians store cells for twelve weeks. They return all cells to room temperature before testing.
Cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Technicians store cells for twelve weeks. They return all cells to room temperature before testing.
Cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The chair belonged to three generations. The carved chair is a damaged chair in an original family story. Mina photographs every worn surface. She reinforces the frame and returns the chair unpainted. Transition blank: _____, the restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
Mina photographs every worn surface. She reinforces the frame and returns the chair unpainted.
The restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mina photographs every worn surface. She reinforces the frame and returns the chair unpainted.
The restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Headphones are available beside the projection. Field recordings is sounds collected along an invented river district. An artist records at dawn and evening. Software links each recording to a moving point on the map. Transition blank: _____, visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
An artist records at dawn and evening. Software links each recording to a moving point on the map.
Visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Consequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
An artist records at dawn and evening. Software links each recording to a moving point on the map.
Visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Sites are separated by equal distances. Automated microphones is recorders placed throughout a synthetic forest survey. Teams deploy microphones before sunrise. Listeners visit matched sites on the same mornings. Transition blank: _____, combining methods produces the longest species list.
Teams deploy microphones before sunrise. Listeners visit matched sites on the same mornings.
Combining methods produces the longest species list.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “As a result” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Teams deploy microphones before sunrise. Listeners visit matched sites on the same mornings.
Combining methods produces the longest species list.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The archive covers twelve market years. Harbor tax lists is invented records from a coastal town's market. An archivist groups the records by year. The paired records reveal when complaints follow price increases. Transition blank: _____, using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
An archivist groups the records by year. The paired records reveal when complaints follow price increases.
Using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More precisely” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Accordingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
An archivist groups the records by year. The paired records reveal when complaints follow price increases.
Using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The source poem is fictional. Version A is an original translation using formal diction. A translator lists several meanings for a key verb. She creates two versions to test different tonal effects. Transition blank: _____, readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
A translator lists several meanings for a key verb. She creates two versions to test different tonal effects.
Readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Hence” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
A translator lists several meanings for a key verb. She creates two versions to test different tonal effects.
Readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
All plants receive equal light. Line K is a synthetic seedling line selected for coastal soil. Researchers plant both lines across four salt treatments. They measure height and leaf color after six weeks. Transition blank: _____, each line performs best under a different condition.
Researchers plant both lines across four salt treatments. They measure height and leaf color after six weeks.
Each line performs best under a different condition.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Researchers plant both lines across four salt treatments. They measure height and leaf color after six weeks.
Each line performs best under a different condition.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The blocks have similar street widths. Block Alder is a residential block in a synthetic planning study. Observers record shaded pavement at noon. They compare readings during the same clear week. Transition blank: _____, block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
Observers record shaded pavement at noon. They compare readings during the same clear week.
Block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Observers record shaded pavement at noon. They compare readings during the same clear week.
Block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The concert itself is fictional. Large date text is the most prominent element in a concert poster. A designer tests the poster at three viewing distances. She increases contrast around the date but retains the venue line. Transition blank: _____, viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
A designer tests the poster at three viewing distances. She increases contrast around the date but retains the venue line.
Viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Consequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
A designer tests the poster at three viewing distances. She increases contrast around the date but retains the venue line.
Viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Playback volume matches natural recordings. Healthy-reef sounds is recordings used in a synthetic marine experiment. Researchers install speakers at matched sites. They count arriving juvenile fish over ten nights. Transition blank: _____, more fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
Researchers install speakers at matched sites. They count arriving juvenile fish over ten nights.
More fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “As a result” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Researchers install speakers at matched sites. They count arriving juvenile fish over ten nights.
More fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The city library serves six neighborhoods. Mobile library stops is temporary book-lending stations in a synthetic pilot. Planners identify neighborhoods with low borrowing rates. They add stops and evening hours for eight weeks. Transition blank: _____, borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
Planners identify neighborhoods with low borrowing rates. They add stops and evening hours for eight weeks.
Borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Accordingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Planners identify neighborhoods with low borrowing rates. They add stops and evening hours for eight weeks.
Borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The notation system is explained beforehand. Symbolic notation is written marks representing movement sequences. Students study the notation before rehearsal. They compare the video when a symbol is unclear. Transition blank: _____, using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
Students study the notation before rehearsal. They compare the video when a symbol is unclear.
Using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Hence” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Students study the notation before rehearsal. They compare the video when a symbol is unclear.
Using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Camera angle remains fixed. Waxed leaves is synthetic leaves with a thick wax layer. Technicians place droplets at fixed points. They photograph droplet shape after thirty seconds. Transition blank: _____, surface texture predicts droplet spread.
Technicians place droplets at fixed points. They photograph droplet shape after thirty seconds.
Surface texture predicts droplet spread.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More precisely” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Technicians place droplets at fixed points. They photograph droplet shape after thirty seconds.
Surface texture predicts droplet spread.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The strike lasted five weeks. Laleh's interview is a fictional oral history about a textile strike. A historian transcribes both interviews. She compares details that recur across the accounts. Transition blank: _____, the interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
A historian transcribes both interviews. She compares details that recur across the accounts.
The interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
A historian transcribes both interviews. She compares details that recur across the accounts.
The interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The depot closed forty years earlier. The old depot shell is the retained exterior of a fictional rail depot. Architects stabilize the masonry shell. They insert freestanding rooms without covering the arches. Transition blank: _____, visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
Architects stabilize the masonry shell. They insert freestanding rooms without covering the arches.
Visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Consequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Architects stabilize the masonry shell. They insert freestanding rooms without covering the arches.
Visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The workshop stands beside a quiet canal. Mara is an apprentice lantern maker in an original story. Mara sketches a small frame and folds paper around it. She lights the finished lantern beside Ilan's window. Transition blank: _____, the two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
Mara sketches a small frame and folds paper around it. She lights the finished lantern beside Ilan's window.
The two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “As a result” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mara sketches a small frame and folds paper around it. She lights the finished lantern beside Ilan's window.
The two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Both schools begin classes at similar times. Raised crossings is a street-design feature tested near two schools. Engineers measure approach speeds before installation. They repeat measurements one month afterward. Transition blank: _____, average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
Engineers measure approach speeds before installation. They repeat measurements one month afterward.
Average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Accordingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Engineers measure approach speeds before installation. They repeat measurements one month afterward.
Average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The collection spans one century. Chronological layout is an exhibit ordered by date. Curators establish a chronological main path. They add thematic alcoves along that path. Transition blank: _____, the hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
Curators establish a chronological main path. They add thematic alcoves along that path.
The hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Hence” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Curators establish a chronological main path. They add thematic alcoves along that path.
The hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The garden once occupied a narrow courtyard. Nia is the narrator of an original reflective vignette. Nia finds an unlabeled packet in a kitchen drawer. She plants it and recognizes the first blue flower. Transition blank: _____, the flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
Nia finds an unlabeled packet in a kitchen drawer. She plants it and recognizes the first blue flower.
The flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Nia finds an unlabeled packet in a kitchen drawer. She plants it and recognizes the first blue flower.
The flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The town uses four common community languages. Translated notices is multilingual versions of town announcements. Officials survey communication preferences. They release both formats during a water-service update. Transition blank: _____, residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
Officials survey communication preferences. They release both formats during a water-service update.
Residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Officials survey communication preferences. They release both formats during a water-service update.
Residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The speakers alternate for ten lines. Voice One is the first speaker in an original two-voice poem. Voice One lists trains and shutters. Voice Two answers each image with a natural sound. Transition blank: _____, the alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
Voice One lists trains and shutters. Voice Two answers each image with a natural sound.
The alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More precisely” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Consequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Voice One lists trains and shutters. Voice Two answers each image with a natural sound.
The alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The station roof is made of dark iron. Tomas is a traveler waiting in an original short scene. Tomas checks the clock after hearing a delay. He boards when the minute hand finally reaches twelve. Transition blank: _____, the late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
Tomas checks the clock after hearing a delay. He boards when the minute hand finally reaches twelve.
The late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “As a result” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Tomas checks the clock after hearing a delay. He boards when the minute hand finally reaches twelve.
The late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Gallery lighting remains constant. Short object labels is fifty-word labels in a synthetic museum study. Question-based labels is labels that begin by asking visitors to observe a feature. Curators assign label types to matched galleries. Visitors later describe one object they remember. Transition blank: _____, question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
Curators assign label types to matched galleries. Visitors later describe one object they remember.
Question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Accordingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Curators assign label types to matched galleries. Visitors later describe one object they remember.
Question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The mural covers a school courtyard. Planning sketches is drawings made before a fictional neighborhood mural. Repair photographs is images documenting later conservation work. An archivist dates each sketch and photograph. She aligns them with sections of the finished wall. Transition blank: _____, the combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
An archivist dates each sketch and photograph. She aligns them with sections of the finished wall.
The combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Hence” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
An archivist dates each sketch and photograph. She aligns them with sections of the finished wall.
The combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The neighborhood grew around an old market. Evelyn's map is a hand-drawn map in an original novel. Rafi's map is a precise printed map in the same novel. The friends exchange maps before a walk. They navigate by using landmarks from both versions. Transition blank: _____, the combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
The friends exchange maps before a walk. They navigate by using landmarks from both versions.
The combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The friends exchange maps before a walk. They navigate by using landmarks from both versions.
The combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Workers receive the same hourly pay. Fixed shifts is the original schedule at a synthetic repair cooperative. Self-selected shifts is a trial schedule chosen weekly by workers. The cooperative posts needed staffing slots. Workers choose shifts while a coordinator resolves gaps. Transition blank: _____, late arrivals decline during the trial.
The cooperative posts needed staffing slots. Workers choose shifts while a coordinator resolves gaps.
Late arrivals decline during the trial.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The cooperative posts needed staffing slots. Workers choose shifts while a coordinator resolves gaps.
Late arrivals decline during the trial.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The play runs for ninety minutes. Plain-language synopsis is a concise plot guide for a fictional play. Sensory guide is a description of lighting, sound, and staging effects. The theater consults audience advisory groups. It publishes both guides online and at the venue. Transition blank: _____, more patrons report knowing what to expect.
The theater consults audience advisory groups. It publishes both guides online and at the venue.
More patrons report knowing what to expect.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Consequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The theater consults audience advisory groups. It publishes both guides online and at the venue.
More patrons report knowing what to expect.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
The rehearsal occurs in an empty library hall. Leena is a young composer in an original story. Oren is a cellist rehearsing Leena's music. Leena removes several crowded measures. Oren plays the revised ending after a long pause. Transition blank: _____, listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
Leena removes several crowded measures. Oren plays the revised ending after a long pause.
Listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “As a result” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Leena removes several crowded measures. Oren plays the revised ending after a long pause.
Listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Both parks are accessible by bus. Ridge Park is a small park with sports courts. Willow Park is a larger park with walking gardens. Observers count visitors every two hours. They classify activities without collecting names. Transition blank: _____, the parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
Observers count visitors every two hours. They classify activities without collecting names.
The parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More precisely” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Accordingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Observers count visitors every two hours. They classify activities without collecting names.
The parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
All samples are grown in the same lab. Ridge moss is a synthetic moss sample collected from exposed stone. Hollow moss is a sample collected from a shaded depression. Technicians weigh equal wet samples. They expose samples to matched light and reweigh them. Transition blank: _____, hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
Technicians weigh equal wet samples. They expose samples to matched light and reweigh them.
Hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Correct. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Hence” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Technicians weigh equal wet samples. They expose samples to matched light and reweigh them.
Hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Snow gathers outside the theater. Amal is the protagonist of an original winter tale. The blue coat is a coat borrowed from Amal's older cousin. Amal discovers the ticket in an inner pocket. She keeps the coat on while walking onto the stage. Transition blank: _____, the discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
Amal discovers the ticket in an inner pocket. She keeps the coat on while walking onto the stage.
The discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Therefore” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Amal discovers the ticket in an inner pocket. She keeps the coat on while walking onto the stage.
The discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
Menus remain unchanged during the study. Cost-framed signs is cafeteria signs describing money lost to waste. Community-framed signs is signs describing meals that discarded food could provide. Staff weigh discarded food before posting signs. They rotate both messages between dining halls. Transition blank: _____, waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
Staff weigh discarded food before posting signs. They rotate both messages between dining halls.
Waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Incorrect. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
Correct. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, matching the cause result relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's cause result logic.
The later sentence reports the outcome that follows from the procedure described before the blank. Therefore, “Thus” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Staff weigh discarded food before posting signs. They rotate both messages between dining halls.
Waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
cause result: procedure leading to an observed result.
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