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Question 1 of 50
Question 1
Easy
Passage
Color in wayfinding
The test route contains seven turns. Blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors. This contributes to how the two help first-time visitors navigate. Transition blank: _____, numbered wall signs give precise confirmation at decision points, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors. This contributes to how the two help first-time visitors navigate.
Idea after the blank
Numbered wall signs give precise confirmation at decision points, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors. This contributes to how the two help first-time visitors navigate.
Idea after
Numbered wall signs give precise confirmation at decision points, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 2 of 50
Question 2
Easy
Passage
Stream restoration
Upstream flow is monitored. Woody barriers slow water and collect sediment. This contributes to how the two reduce erosion through different mechanisms. Transition blank: _____, planted banks stabilize soil through root growth, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Woody barriers slow water and collect sediment. This contributes to how the two reduce erosion through different mechanisms.
Idea after the blank
Planted banks stabilize soil through root growth, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Woody barriers slow water and collect sediment. This contributes to how the two reduce erosion through different mechanisms.
Idea after
Planted banks stabilize soil through root growth, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 3 of 50
Question 3
Easy
Passage
A baker's ledger
The bakery opens before sunrise. Jun uses memory rather than exact measurements. This contributes to how the two show that baking and community care are intertwined. Transition blank: _____, jun's ledger records precise amounts but also acts of generosity, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerSimilarly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Similarly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Jun uses memory rather than exact measurements. This contributes to how the two show that baking and community care are intertwined.
Idea after the blank
Jun's ledger records precise amounts but also acts of generosity, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Similarly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Jun uses memory rather than exact measurements. This contributes to how the two show that baking and community care are intertwined.
Idea after
Jun's ledger records precise amounts but also acts of generosity, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 4 of 50
Question 4
Easy
Passage
Ceramic surface traditions
The objects are presented in a teaching collection. River-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord. This contributes to how the two use local materials to produce distinctive surfaces. Transition blank: _____, ash-glazed jars show cloudy surfaces created by wood ash, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerLikewise
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Likewise
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
River-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord. This contributes to how the two use local materials to produce distinctive surfaces.
Idea after the blank
Ash-glazed jars show cloudy surfaces created by wood ash, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Likewise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
River-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord. This contributes to how the two use local materials to produce distinctive surfaces.
Idea after
Ash-glazed jars show cloudy surfaces created by wood ash, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 5 of 50
Question 5
Easy
Passage
Night-blooming flowers
The plants grow in adjacent plots. Wide flowers are visited by several insect groups. This contributes to how the two produce similar total nectar volumes. Transition blank: _____, narrow flowers receive fewer but longer visits from moths, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerIn the same way
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
In the same way
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Wide flowers are visited by several insect groups. This contributes to how the two produce similar total nectar volumes.
Idea after the blank
Narrow flowers receive fewer but longer visits from moths, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “In the same way” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Wide flowers are visited by several insect groups. This contributes to how the two produce similar total nectar volumes.
Idea after
Narrow flowers receive fewer but longer visits from moths, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 6 of 50
Question 6
Easy
Passage
Voices across a courtyard
The courtyard is too narrow for direct sunlight. Asha sends melodies through an open window. This contributes to how the two communicate without meeting face to face. Transition blank: _____, pavel answers with short bursts of tuned static, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerComparably
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Comparably
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Asha sends melodies through an open window. This contributes to how the two communicate without meeting face to face.
Idea after the blank
Pavel answers with short bursts of tuned static, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Comparably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Asha sends melodies through an open window. This contributes to how the two communicate without meeting face to face.
Idea after
Pavel answers with short bursts of tuned static, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 7 of 50
Question 7
Easy
Passage
Captions and looking
Discussion is recorded in pairs. Descriptive captions direct attention to details already present. This contributes to how the two shape how visitors approach an artwork. Transition blank: _____, interpretive captions invite visitors to consider a broader interpretation, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Descriptive captions direct attention to details already present. This contributes to how the two shape how visitors approach an artwork.
Idea after the blank
Interpretive captions invite visitors to consider a broader interpretation, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Descriptive captions direct attention to details already present. This contributes to how the two shape how visitors approach an artwork.
Idea after
Interpretive captions invite visitors to consider a broader interpretation, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 8 of 50
Question 8
Easy
Passage
Battery storage temperature
Charge cycles are automated. Cool storage preserves more initial capacity. This contributes to how the two uses identical cell models. Transition blank: _____, warm storage allows slightly faster first-day charging, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Cool storage preserves more initial capacity. This contributes to how the two uses identical cell models.
Idea after the blank
Warm storage allows slightly faster first-day charging, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Cool storage preserves more initial capacity. This contributes to how the two uses identical cell models.
Idea after
Warm storage allows slightly faster first-day charging, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 9 of 50
Question 9
Easy
Passage
The restored chair
The chair belonged to three generations. The carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use. This contributes to how the two balance preservation with practical repair. Transition blank: _____, mina replaces only the joints needed for stability, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerSimilarly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Similarly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
The carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use. This contributes to how the two balance preservation with practical repair.
Idea after the blank
Mina replaces only the joints needed for stability, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Similarly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
The carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use. This contributes to how the two balance preservation with practical repair.
Idea after
Mina replaces only the joints needed for stability, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 10 of 50
Question 10
Easy
Passage
Sound-map installation
Headphones are available beside the projection. Field recordings preserve small changes in local sound. This contributes to how the two represent the district through layered evidence. Transition blank: _____, projected maps place those changes in geographic context, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerLikewise
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Likewise
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Field recordings preserve small changes in local sound. This contributes to how the two represent the district through layered evidence.
Idea after the blank
Projected maps place those changes in geographic context, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Likewise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Field recordings preserve small changes in local sound. This contributes to how the two represent the district through layered evidence.
Idea after
Projected maps place those changes in geographic context, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 11 of 50
Question 11
Easy
Passage
Bird-call detection
Sites are separated by equal distances. Automated microphones collect sound for many hours. This contributes to how the two detect overlapping sets of species. Transition blank: _____, human listening points allow immediate visual confirmation of some birds, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerIn the same way
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
In the same way
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Automated microphones collect sound for many hours. This contributes to how the two detect overlapping sets of species.
Idea after the blank
Human listening points allow immediate visual confirmation of some birds, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “In the same way” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Automated microphones collect sound for many hours. This contributes to how the two detect overlapping sets of species.
Idea after
Human listening points allow immediate visual confirmation of some birds, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 12 of 50
Question 12
Easy
Passage
Market-day archives
The archive covers twelve market years. Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain. This contributes to how the two show economic pressure during the same decade. Transition blank: _____, vendors' petitions describe merchants' concerns about storage fees, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerComparably
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Comparably
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain. This contributes to how the two show economic pressure during the same decade.
Idea after the blank
Vendors' petitions describe merchants' concerns about storage fees, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Comparably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain. This contributes to how the two show economic pressure during the same decade.
Idea after
Vendors' petitions describe merchants' concerns about storage fees, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 13 of 50
Question 13
Easy
Passage
Translation choices
The source poem is fictional. Version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone. This contributes to how the two retain the poem's central image of a turning wheel. Transition blank: _____, version B makes the speaker sound immediate and familiar, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone. This contributes to how the two retain the poem's central image of a turning wheel.
Idea after the blank
Version B makes the speaker sound immediate and familiar, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone. This contributes to how the two retain the poem's central image of a turning wheel.
Idea after
Version B makes the speaker sound immediate and familiar, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 14 of 50
Question 14
Easy
Passage
Salt-tolerant seedlings
All plants receive equal light. Line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt. This contributes to how the two show reduced growth at the highest salt level. Transition blank: _____, line M grows taller when salt is absent, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt. This contributes to how the two show reduced growth at the highest salt level.
Idea after the blank
Line M grows taller when salt is absent, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt. This contributes to how the two show reduced growth at the highest salt level.
Idea after
Line M grows taller when salt is absent, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 15 of 50
Question 15
Easy
Passage
Neighborhood shade survey
The blocks have similar street widths. Block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks. This contributes to how the two provide some midday shade for pedestrians. Transition blank: _____, block Birch has new awnings but few mature trees, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerSimilarly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Similarly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks. This contributes to how the two provide some midday shade for pedestrians.
Idea after the blank
Block Birch has new awnings but few mature trees, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Similarly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks. This contributes to how the two provide some midday shade for pedestrians.
Idea after
Block Birch has new awnings but few mature trees, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 16 of 50
Question 16
Medium
Passage
Poster hierarchy
The concert itself is fictional. Large date text is the most prominent element in a concert poster. Large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance. This contributes to how the two serve different stages of visual reading. Transition blank: _____, small venue text provides detail after the poster attracts attention, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerLikewise
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Likewise
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance. This contributes to how the two serve different stages of visual reading.
Idea after the blank
Small venue text provides detail after the poster attracts attention, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Likewise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance. This contributes to how the two serve different stages of visual reading.
Idea after
Small venue text provides detail after the poster attracts attention, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 17 of 50
Question 17
Medium
Passage
Reef-sound playback
Playback volume matches natural recordings. Healthy-reef sounds is recordings used in a synthetic marine experiment. Healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls. This contributes to how the two are placed near comparable habitat structures. Transition blank: _____, quiet control speakers control for the physical presence of equipment, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerIn the same way
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
In the same way
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls. This contributes to how the two are placed near comparable habitat structures.
Idea after the blank
Quiet control speakers control for the physical presence of equipment, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “In the same way” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls. This contributes to how the two are placed near comparable habitat structures.
Idea after
Quiet control speakers control for the physical presence of equipment, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 18 of 50
Question 18
Medium
Passage
Library access pilot
The city library serves six neighborhoods. Mobile library stops is temporary book-lending stations in a synthetic pilot. Mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods. This contributes to how the two aim to expand access beyond ordinary daytime visits. Transition blank: _____, extended evening hours serve visitors after ordinary daytime hours, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerComparably
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Comparably
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods. This contributes to how the two aim to expand access beyond ordinary daytime visits.
Idea after the blank
Extended evening hours serve visitors after ordinary daytime hours, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Comparably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods. This contributes to how the two aim to expand access beyond ordinary daytime visits.
Idea after
Extended evening hours serve visitors after ordinary daytime hours, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 19 of 50
Question 19
Medium
Passage
Dance notation workshop
The notation system is explained beforehand. Symbolic notation is written marks representing movement sequences. Symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page. This contributes to how the two preserve complementary aspects of choreography. Transition blank: _____, video rehearsal shows weight shifts and spatial relationships directly, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
Transition logic audit
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page. This contributes to how the two preserve complementary aspects of choreography.
Idea after the blank
Video rehearsal shows weight shifts and spatial relationships directly, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page. This contributes to how the two preserve complementary aspects of choreography.
Idea after
Video rehearsal shows weight shifts and spatial relationships directly, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 20 of 50
Question 20
Medium
Passage
Leaf-surface droplets
Camera angle remains fixed. Waxed leaves is synthetic leaves with a thick wax layer. Waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets. This contributes to how the two receive the same measured water volume. Transition blank: _____, matte leaves spread water across a larger area, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
Transition logic audit
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets. This contributes to how the two receive the same measured water volume.
Idea after the blank
Matte leaves spread water across a larger area, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets. This contributes to how the two receive the same measured water volume.
Idea after
Matte leaves spread water across a larger area, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 21 of 50
Question 21
Medium
Passage
Two oral histories
The strike lasted five weeks. Laleh's interview is a fictional oral history about a textile strike. Laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network. This contributes to how the two describe community support beyond the picket line. Transition blank: _____, bento's interview emphasizes shopkeepers' food donations, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerSimilarly
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Similarly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network. This contributes to how the two describe community support beyond the picket line.
Idea after the blank
Bento's interview emphasizes shopkeepers' food donations, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Similarly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network. This contributes to how the two describe community support beyond the picket line.
Idea after
Bento's interview emphasizes shopkeepers' food donations, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 22 of 50
Question 22
Medium
Passage
Architectural reuse
The depot closed forty years earlier. The old depot shell is the retained exterior of a fictional rail depot. The old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings. This contributes to how the two combine historical character with flexible use. Transition blank: _____, the reading rooms use movable partitions for present-day programs, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerLikewise
Transition logic audit
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Likewise
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
The old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings. This contributes to how the two combine historical character with flexible use.
Idea after the blank
The reading rooms use movable partitions for present-day programs, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Likewise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
The old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings. This contributes to how the two combine historical character with flexible use.
Idea after
The reading rooms use movable partitions for present-day programs, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 23 of 50
Question 23
Medium
Passage
The two lantern makers
The workshop stands beside a quiet canal. Mara is an apprentice lantern maker in an original story. Mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light. This contributes to how the two use light to turn an ordinary room into a place of wonder. Transition blank: _____, ilan cuts colored glass to cast sharp patterns, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerIn the same way
Transition logic audit
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
In the same way
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light. This contributes to how the two use light to turn an ordinary room into a place of wonder.
Idea after the blank
Ilan cuts colored glass to cast sharp patterns, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “In the same way” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light. This contributes to how the two use light to turn an ordinary room into a place of wonder.
Idea after
Ilan cuts colored glass to cast sharp patterns, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 24 of 50
Question 24
Medium
Passage
Crosswalk redesign
Both schools begin classes at similar times. Raised crossings is a street-design feature tested near two schools. Raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment. This contributes to how the two seek to improve pedestrian safety. Transition blank: _____, painted curb extensions make pedestrian space more visually prominent, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerComparably
Transition logic audit
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Comparably
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment. This contributes to how the two seek to improve pedestrian safety.
Idea after the blank
Painted curb extensions make pedestrian space more visually prominent, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Comparably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment. This contributes to how the two seek to improve pedestrian safety.
Idea after
Painted curb extensions make pedestrian space more visually prominent, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 25 of 50
Question 25
Medium
Passage
Exhibition sequence
The collection spans one century. Chronological layout is an exhibit ordered by date. Chronological layout shows change across time. This contributes to how the two organize the same collection from different perspectives. Transition blank: _____, thematic alcoves helps visitors compare distant periods, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
Transition logic audit
Official domain
Expression of Ideas
Official skill
Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Chronological layout shows change across time. This contributes to how the two organize the same collection from different perspectives.
Idea after the blank
Thematic alcoves helps visitors compare distant periods, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Chronological layout shows change across time. This contributes to how the two organize the same collection from different perspectives.
Idea after
Thematic alcoves helps visitors compare distant periods, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 26 of 50
Question 26
Medium
Passage
A garden remembered
The garden once occupied a narrow courtyard. Nia is the narrator of an original reflective vignette. Nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook. This contributes to how the two preserve memories by connecting them to plants. Transition blank: _____, grandmother Sefa labels each seed packet with a family story, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
Transition logic audit
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook. This contributes to how the two preserve memories by connecting them to plants.
Idea after the blank
Grandmother Sefa labels each seed packet with a family story, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook. This contributes to how the two preserve memories by connecting them to plants.
Idea after
Grandmother Sefa labels each seed packet with a family story, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 27 of 50
Question 27
Medium
Passage
Community translation
The town uses four common community languages. Translated notices is multilingual versions of town announcements. Translated notices offer written access in several languages. This contributes to how the two expand access to public information. Transition blank: _____, audio summaries serve residents who prefer listening or have limited print access, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerSimilarly
Transition logic audit
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Expression of Ideas
Official skill
Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Similarly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Translated notices offer written access in several languages. This contributes to how the two expand access to public information.
Idea after the blank
Audio summaries serve residents who prefer listening or have limited print access, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Similarly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Translated notices offer written access in several languages. This contributes to how the two expand access to public information.
Idea after
Audio summaries serve residents who prefer listening or have limited print access, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 28 of 50
Question 28
Medium
Passage
Poetry in two voices
The speakers alternate for ten lines. Voice One is the first speaker in an original two-voice poem. Voice One describes the city through mechanical sounds. This contributes to how the two portray the same dawn from contrasting sensory frames. Transition blank: _____, voice Two describes it through bird and weather imagery, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerLikewise
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Likewise
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Voice One describes the city through mechanical sounds. This contributes to how the two portray the same dawn from contrasting sensory frames.
Idea after the blank
Voice Two describes it through bird and weather imagery, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Likewise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Voice One describes the city through mechanical sounds. This contributes to how the two portray the same dawn from contrasting sensory frames.
Idea after
Voice Two describes it through bird and weather imagery, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 29 of 50
Question 29
Medium
Passage
The station clock
The station roof is made of dark iron. Tomas is a traveler waiting in an original short scene. Tomas measures his wait by the clock's slow hand. This contributes to how the two shape Tomas's perception of time. Transition blank: _____, the station clock runs several minutes behind the announced schedule, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerIn the same way
Transition logic audit
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
In the same way
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Tomas measures his wait by the clock's slow hand. This contributes to how the two shape Tomas's perception of time.
Idea after the blank
The station clock runs several minutes behind the announced schedule, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “In the same way” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Tomas measures his wait by the clock's slow hand. This contributes to how the two shape Tomas's perception of time.
Idea after
The station clock runs several minutes behind the announced schedule, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 30 of 50
Question 30
Medium
Passage
Museum label experiment
Gallery lighting remains constant. Short object labels is fifty-word labels in a synthetic museum study. Short object labels reduce the amount of text beside each object. This contributes to how the two attempt to deepen visitor attention. Transition blank: _____, question-based labels prompt active looking before supplying context, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerComparably
Transition logic audit
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Comparably
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Short object labels reduce the amount of text beside each object. This contributes to how the two attempt to deepen visitor attention.
Idea after the blank
Question-based labels prompt active looking before supplying context, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Comparably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Short object labels reduce the amount of text beside each object. This contributes to how the two attempt to deepen visitor attention.
Idea after
Question-based labels prompt active looking before supplying context, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 31 of 50
Question 31
Medium
Passage
Community mural archive
The mural covers a school courtyard. Planning sketches is drawings made before a fictional neighborhood mural. Planning sketches show ideas omitted from the final composition. This contributes to how the two reveal different stages in the mural's history. Transition blank: _____, repair photographs show which painted areas weathered fastest, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Planning sketches show ideas omitted from the final composition. This contributes to how the two reveal different stages in the mural's history.
Idea after the blank
Repair photographs show which painted areas weathered fastest, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Planning sketches show ideas omitted from the final composition. This contributes to how the two reveal different stages in the mural's history.
Idea after
Repair photographs show which painted areas weathered fastest, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 32 of 50
Question 32
Medium
Passage
Two maps of home
The neighborhood grew around an old market. Evelyn's map is a hand-drawn map in an original novel. Evelyn's map marks favorite trees and neighbors' kitchens. This contributes to how the two represent the same neighborhood through different priorities. Transition blank: _____, rafi's map marks streets, distances, and official boundaries, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Evelyn's map marks favorite trees and neighbors' kitchens. This contributes to how the two represent the same neighborhood through different priorities.
Idea after the blank
Rafi's map marks streets, distances, and official boundaries, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Evelyn's map marks favorite trees and neighbors' kitchens. This contributes to how the two represent the same neighborhood through different priorities.
Idea after
Rafi's map marks streets, distances, and official boundaries, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 33 of 50
Question 33
Medium
Passage
Shared-work schedules
Workers receive the same hourly pay. Fixed shifts is the original schedule at a synthetic repair cooperative. Fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable. This contributes to how the two cover the same total weekly hours. Transition blank: _____, self-selected shifts give workers more control over timing, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerSimilarly
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Expression of Ideas
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Similarly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable. This contributes to how the two cover the same total weekly hours.
Idea after the blank
Self-selected shifts give workers more control over timing, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Similarly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable. This contributes to how the two cover the same total weekly hours.
Idea after
Self-selected shifts give workers more control over timing, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 34 of 50
Question 34
Medium
Passage
Accessible performance guide
The play runs for ninety minutes. Plain-language synopsis is a concise plot guide for a fictional play. Plain-language synopsis helps readers follow major events. This contributes to how the two prepare different audience needs before a performance. Transition blank: _____, sensory guide helps audience members anticipate intense effects, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerLikewise
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Transitions
Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Likewise
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Plain-language synopsis helps readers follow major events. This contributes to how the two prepare different audience needs before a performance.
Idea after the blank
Sensory guide helps audience members anticipate intense effects, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Likewise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Plain-language synopsis helps readers follow major events. This contributes to how the two prepare different audience needs before a performance.
Idea after
Sensory guide helps audience members anticipate intense effects, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 35 of 50
Question 35
Medium
Passage
The unfinished melody
The rehearsal occurs in an empty library hall. Leena is a young composer in an original story. Leena leaves spaces in the score for improvisation. This contributes to how the two treat silence as part of the composition. Transition blank: _____, oren fills those spaces with low repeating phrases, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerIn the same way
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Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
In the same way
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Leena leaves spaces in the score for improvisation. This contributes to how the two treat silence as part of the composition.
Idea after the blank
Oren fills those spaces with low repeating phrases, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “In the same way” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Leena leaves spaces in the score for improvisation. This contributes to how the two treat silence as part of the composition.
Idea after
Oren fills those spaces with low repeating phrases, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 36 of 50
Question 36
Medium
Passage
Park-use counts
Both parks are accessible by bus. Ridge Park is a small park with sports courts. Ridge Park draws concentrated evening use. This contributes to how the two serve residents with different recreation preferences. Transition blank: _____, willow Park draws steadier use throughout the day, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerComparably
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Comparably
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Ridge Park draws concentrated evening use. This contributes to how the two serve residents with different recreation preferences.
Idea after the blank
Willow Park draws steadier use throughout the day, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Comparably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Ridge Park draws concentrated evening use. This contributes to how the two serve residents with different recreation preferences.
Idea after
Willow Park draws steadier use throughout the day, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 37 of 50
Question 37
Medium
Passage
Moss moisture trial
All samples are grown in the same lab. Ridge moss is a synthetic moss sample collected from exposed stone. Ridge moss loses water quickly under moving air. This contributes to how the two recover after rehydration. Transition blank: _____, hollow moss retains water longer in still air, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Ridge moss loses water quickly under moving air. This contributes to how the two recover after rehydration.
Idea after the blank
Hollow moss retains water longer in still air, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Ridge moss loses water quickly under moving air. This contributes to how the two recover after rehydration.
Idea after
Hollow moss retains water longer in still air, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 38 of 50
Question 38
Medium
Passage
The borrowed coat
Snow gathers outside the theater. Amal is the protagonist of an original winter tale. Amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves. This contributes to how the two connect Amal's present discomfort with a family memory. Transition blank: _____, the blue coat still carries a ticket from the cousin's first concert, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves. This contributes to how the two connect Amal's present discomfort with a family memory.
Idea after the blank
The blue coat still carries a ticket from the cousin's first concert, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves. This contributes to how the two connect Amal's present discomfort with a family memory.
Idea after
The blue coat still carries a ticket from the cousin's first concert, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 39 of 50
Question 39
Medium
Passage
Food-waste messages
Menus remain unchanged during the study. Cost-framed signs is cafeteria signs describing money lost to waste. Cost-framed signs encourage diners to take only what they will eat. This contributes to how the two promote the same waste-reduction behavior. Transition blank: _____, community-framed signs appeal to different reasons for avoiding waste, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerSimilarly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Similarly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Cost-framed signs encourage diners to take only what they will eat. This contributes to how the two promote the same waste-reduction behavior.
Idea after the blank
Community-framed signs appeal to different reasons for avoiding waste, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Similarly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Cost-framed signs encourage diners to take only what they will eat. This contributes to how the two promote the same waste-reduction behavior.
Idea after
Community-framed signs appeal to different reasons for avoiding waste, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 40 of 50
Question 40
Medium
Passage
Seed-coat temperature
Soil moisture is controlled. Dark-coated seeds is synthetic seeds with charcoal-colored coats. Dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat. This contributes to how the two germinate at similar rates under moderate conditions. Transition blank: _____, pale-coated seeds remain closer to room temperature, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerLikewise
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Likewise
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat. This contributes to how the two germinate at similar rates under moderate conditions.
Idea after the blank
Pale-coated seeds remain closer to room temperature, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Likewise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat. This contributes to how the two germinate at similar rates under moderate conditions.
Idea after
Pale-coated seeds remain closer to room temperature, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 41 of 50
Question 41
Hard
Passage
Messages in clay
The village has no view of the sea. Davin is a potter in an original fable. Reya is a traveler who buys Davin's cups. Davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup. This contributes to how the two give the wave marks emotional meaning. Transition blank: _____, reya reads the marks as reminders of a distant coast, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerIn the same way
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
In the same way
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup. This contributes to how the two give the wave marks emotional meaning.
Idea after the blank
Reya reads the marks as reminders of a distant coast, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “In the same way” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup. This contributes to how the two give the wave marks emotional meaning.
Idea after
Reya reads the marks as reminders of a distant coast, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 42 of 50
Question 42
Hard
Passage
Cycling-route feedback
The proposal covers eighteen kilometers. Online map comments is location-tagged responses in a synthetic transit consultation. Guided neighborhood rides is in-person route observations with residents. Online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe. This contributes to how the two contribute evidence about route conditions. Transition blank: _____, guided neighborhood rides reveal barriers experienced while actually cycling, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerComparably
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Comparably
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe. This contributes to how the two contribute evidence about route conditions.
Idea after the blank
Guided neighborhood rides reveal barriers experienced while actually cycling, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Comparably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe. This contributes to how the two contribute evidence about route conditions.
Idea after
Guided neighborhood rides reveal barriers experienced while actually cycling, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 43 of 50
Question 43
Hard
Passage
Urban moth movement
Routes are equal in length. Continuous hedge is an unbroken planted corridor in a synthetic field test. Spaced planters is separate habitat patches along another route. Continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover. This contributes to how the two increase moth observations relative to bare routes. Transition blank: _____, spaced planters provides periodic feeding sites, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover. This contributes to how the two increase moth observations relative to bare routes.
Idea after the blank
Spaced planters provides periodic feeding sites, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover. This contributes to how the two increase moth observations relative to bare routes.
Idea after
Spaced planters provides periodic feeding sites, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 44 of 50
Question 44
Hard
Passage
A quiet election
The election concerns a student council. Suri is a student candidate in an original campus story. Malik is Suri's opponent in the election. Suri listens privately before proposing changes. This contributes to how the two seek broader student participation. Transition blank: _____, malik organizes a public forum for competing proposals, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
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8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Suri listens privately before proposing changes. This contributes to how the two seek broader student participation.
Idea after the blank
Malik organizes a public forum for competing proposals, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Suri listens privately before proposing changes. This contributes to how the two seek broader student participation.
Idea after
Malik organizes a public forum for competing proposals, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 45 of 50
Question 45
Hard
Passage
School breakfast timing
The schools use identical menu cycles. Before-school service is breakfast offered before the first bell. After-bell service is breakfast available during the opening class period. Before-school service requires students to arrive early. This contributes to how the two offer the same menu at no cost. Transition blank: _____, after-bell service lets already-present students obtain food, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerSimilarly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Similarly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Before-school service requires students to arrive early. This contributes to how the two offer the same menu at no cost.
Idea after the blank
After-bell service lets already-present students obtain food, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Similarly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Before-school service requires students to arrive early. This contributes to how the two offer the same menu at no cost.
Idea after
After-bell service lets already-present students obtain food, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 46 of 50
Question 46
Hard
Passage
Cooling roof tiles
Each prototype has the same mass. Ribbed tiles is prototype roof tiles with raised channels. Smooth tiles is prototype tiles with a flat surface. Ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air. This contributes to how the two use the same pale ceramic material. Transition blank: _____, smooth tiles shed water quickly after rainfall, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerLikewise
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Likewise
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air. This contributes to how the two use the same pale ceramic material.
Idea after the blank
Smooth tiles shed water quickly after rainfall, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Thus” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Likewise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air. This contributes to how the two use the same pale ceramic material.
Idea after
Smooth tiles shed water quickly after rainfall, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 47 of 50
Question 47
Hard
Passage
The river postcard
The postcard bears no photograph. The postcard is a message sent in an original epistolary story. The river is the landscape described on the card. The postcard contains only three short sentences. This contributes to how the two convey distance through sparse details. Transition blank: _____, the river changes color as afternoon clouds pass, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerIn the same way
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
In the same way
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
The postcard contains only three short sentences. This contributes to how the two convey distance through sparse details.
Idea after the blank
The river changes color as afternoon clouds pass, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Correct. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “In the same way” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
The postcard contains only three short sentences. This contributes to how the two convey distance through sparse details.
Idea after
The river changes color as afternoon clouds pass, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 48 of 50
Question 48
Hard
Passage
Restoring a public square
The square borders a transit station. The fountain plan is a proposal to restore a square's historic fountain. The shade plan is a proposal to add trees and movable seats. The fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark. This contributes to how the two aim to increase use of the square. Transition blank: _____, the shade plan responds to present-day comfort and access needs, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerComparably
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Comparably
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
The fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark. This contributes to how the two aim to increase use of the square.
Idea after the blank
The shade plan responds to present-day comfort and access needs, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Therefore” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Comparably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
The fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark. This contributes to how the two aim to increase use of the square.
Idea after
The shade plan responds to present-day comfort and access needs, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 49 of 50
Question 49
Hard
Passage
Bee learning cues
Reward volume is identical. Color cue is a blue marker beside a sugar source. Shape cue is a striped marker beside another source. Color cue is recognized quickly after short training. This contributes to how the two help bees locate a reward. Transition blank: _____, shape cue is remembered longer after a delay, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerCorrespondingly
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
Correspondingly
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Color cue is recognized quickly after short training. This contributes to how the two help bees locate a reward.
Idea after the blank
Shape cue is remembered longer after a delay, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “Correspondingly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Furthermore” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “Correspondingly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Color cue is recognized quickly after short training. This contributes to how the two help bees locate a reward.
Idea after
Shape cue is remembered longer after a delay, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
Question 50 of 50
Question 50
Hard
Passage
Actors and masks
The play is staged in a circular room. Mei is an actor rehearsing an original play. The silver mask is the prop Mei wears in the final scene. Mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask. This contributes to how the two alter what the audience notices about the performance. Transition blank: _____, the silver mask hides her expression but amplifies her voice, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Correct answerBy the same token
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Topic
8-3 · Comparison
Relationship
Comparison
Correct transition
By the same token
Transition function
meaningful similarity or parallel
Idea before the blank
Mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask. This contributes to how the two alter what the audience notices about the performance.
Idea after the blank
The silver mask hides her expression but amplifies her voice, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Logical relationship
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's comparison logic.
Why this choice?
Correct. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, matching the comparison relationship between the ideas.
Explanation
The later sentence places the second entity in parallel with the first by connecting each to the same shared pattern. Therefore, “By the same token” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Idea before
Mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask. This contributes to how the two alter what the audience notices about the performance.
Idea after
The silver mask hides her expression but amplifies her voice, contributing to the same shared pattern.
Relationship
comparison: parallel contribution toward a shared role.
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