The unfinished melody
The rehearsal occurs in an empty library hall. The response comes from one rehearsal audience. Transition blank: _____, listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
Practice
Fifty original SAT-style Transitions questions for Topic 8-9.
The rehearsal occurs in an empty library hall. The response comes from one rehearsal audience. Transition blank: _____, listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
The response comes from one rehearsal audience.
Listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The response comes from one rehearsal audience.
Listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Both parks are accessible by bus. Counts come from three weekdays. Transition blank: _____, the parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
Counts come from three weekdays.
The parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Counts come from three weekdays.
The parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
All samples are grown in the same lab. The trial does not establish the cause of the difference. Transition blank: _____, hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
The trial does not establish the cause of the difference.
Hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nevertheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nevertheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The trial does not establish the cause of the difference.
Hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Snow gathers outside the theater. The cousin does not appear in the scene. Transition blank: _____, the discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
The cousin does not appear in the scene.
The discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Even so” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The cousin does not appear in the scene.
The discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Menus remain unchanged during the study. The difference between signs is small. Transition blank: _____, waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
The difference between signs is small.
Waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Still” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The difference between signs is small.
Waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Soil moisture is controlled. The study tests one plant variety. Transition blank: _____, coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
The study tests one plant variety.
Coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Yet” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The study tests one plant variety.
Coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The village has no view of the sea. Their interpretations differ without contradicting each other. Transition blank: _____, the same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
Their interpretations differ without contradicting each other.
The same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Their interpretations differ without contradicting each other.
The same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The proposal covers eighteen kilometers. Participants are volunteers rather than a random sample. Transition blank: _____, combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
Participants are volunteers rather than a random sample.
Combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Participants are volunteers rather than a random sample.
Combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Routes are equal in length. Detection does not show that every moth completed the route. Transition blank: _____, the continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
Detection does not show that every moth completed the route.
The continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “Nevertheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nevertheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Detection does not show that every moth completed the route.
The continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The election concerns a student council. The story does not declare either candidate the winner. Transition blank: _____, participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
The story does not declare either candidate the winner.
Participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Even so” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The story does not declare either candidate the winner.
Participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The schools use identical menu cycles. Attendance outcomes are not measured. Transition blank: _____, participation increases after the timing change.
Attendance outcomes are not measured.
Participation increases after the timing change.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Still” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Attendance outcomes are not measured.
Participation increases after the timing change.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Each prototype has the same mass. The difference narrows as both approach room temperature. Transition blank: _____, ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
The difference narrows as both approach room temperature.
Ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Yet” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The difference narrows as both approach room temperature.
Ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The postcard bears no photograph. The card never states when the sender will return. Transition blank: _____, the limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
The card never states when the sender will return.
The limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The card never states when the sender will return.
The limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The square borders a transit station. Support does not guarantee construction funding. Transition blank: _____, the combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
Support does not guarantee construction funding.
The combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Support does not guarantee construction funding.
The combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Reward volume is identical. The experiment uses captive bees. Transition blank: _____, cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
The experiment uses captive bees.
Cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nevertheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nevertheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The experiment uses captive bees.
Cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The play is staged in a circular room. Mei is an actor rehearsing an original play. The effect is observed only during rehearsal. Transition blank: _____, the masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
The effect is observed only during rehearsal.
The masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Even so” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The effect is observed only during rehearsal.
The masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The test route contains seven turns. Blue floor markings is a route cue tested in a synthetic design study. The building has only two floors. Transition blank: _____, visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
The building has only two floors.
Visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Still” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The building has only two floors.
Visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Upstream flow is monitored. Woody barriers is small structures placed in a synthetic stream. The design cannot separate every interaction between treatments. Transition blank: _____, erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
The design cannot separate every interaction between treatments.
Erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Yet” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The design cannot separate every interaction between treatments.
Erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The bakery opens before sunrise. Jun is a baker in an original neighborhood story. The customer's absence is never explained. Transition blank: _____, the erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
The customer's absence is never explained.
The erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The customer's absence is never explained.
The erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The objects are presented in a teaching collection. River-clay bowls is fictional vessels made in the Luma valley. Trade may have moved some vessels between regions. Transition blank: _____, material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
Trade may have moved some vessels between regions.
Material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Trade may have moved some vessels between regions.
Material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The plants grow in adjacent plots. Wide flowers is synthetic flowers with broad pale petals. One week of unusually strong wind is excluded. Transition blank: _____, flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
One week of unusually strong wind is excluded.
Flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “Nevertheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nevertheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
One week of unusually strong wind is excluded.
Flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The courtyard is too narrow for direct sunlight. Asha is a singer practicing in an original scene. Neither character knows the other's name. Transition blank: _____, their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
Neither character knows the other's name.
Their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Even so” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Neither character knows the other's name.
Their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Discussion is recorded in pairs. Descriptive captions is museum captions naming visible features. The paintings are matched rather than identical. Transition blank: _____, both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
The paintings are matched rather than identical.
Both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Still” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The paintings are matched rather than identical.
Both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Charge cycles are automated. Cool storage is battery cells stored at a low stable temperature. The study does not measure multiyear aging. Transition blank: _____, cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
The study does not measure multiyear aging.
Cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Yet” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The study does not measure multiyear aging.
Cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The chair belonged to three generations. The carved chair is a damaged chair in an original family story. One missing carving cannot be reconstructed. Transition blank: _____, the restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
One missing carving cannot be reconstructed.
The restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
One missing carving cannot be reconstructed.
The restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Headphones are available beside the projection. Field recordings is sounds collected along an invented river district. The installation represents one month. Transition blank: _____, visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
The installation represents one month.
Visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The installation represents one month.
Visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Sites are separated by equal distances. Automated microphones is recorders placed throughout a synthetic forest survey. Some recorded calls cannot be identified confidently. Transition blank: _____, combining methods produces the longest species list.
Some recorded calls cannot be identified confidently.
Combining methods produces the longest species list.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nevertheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nevertheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Some recorded calls cannot be identified confidently.
Combining methods produces the longest species list.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The archive covers twelve market years. Harbor tax lists is invented records from a coastal town's market. Neither record represents residents who did not trade. Transition blank: _____, using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
Neither record represents residents who did not trade.
Using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Even so” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Neither record represents residents who did not trade.
Using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The source poem is fictional. Version A is an original translation using formal diction. Neither version can preserve every sound pattern. Transition blank: _____, readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
Neither version can preserve every sound pattern.
Readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Still” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Neither version can preserve every sound pattern.
Readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
All plants receive equal light. Line K is a synthetic seedling line selected for coastal soil. The trial occurs in pots rather than field plots. Transition blank: _____, each line performs best under a different condition.
The trial occurs in pots rather than field plots.
Each line performs best under a different condition.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Yet” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The trial occurs in pots rather than field plots.
Each line performs best under a different condition.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The blocks have similar street widths. Block Alder is a residential block in a synthetic planning study. The survey does not measure winter conditions. Transition blank: _____, block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
The survey does not measure winter conditions.
Block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The survey does not measure winter conditions.
Block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The concert itself is fictional. Large date text is the most prominent element in a concert poster. The test uses a single poster design. Transition blank: _____, viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
The test uses a single poster design.
Viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The test uses a single poster design.
Viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Playback volume matches natural recordings. Healthy-reef sounds is recordings used in a synthetic marine experiment. Arrival does not prove long-term settlement. Transition blank: _____, more fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
Arrival does not prove long-term settlement.
More fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “Nevertheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nevertheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Arrival does not prove long-term settlement.
More fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The city library serves six neighborhoods. Mobile library stops is temporary book-lending stations in a synthetic pilot. The pilot is too short to establish a permanent trend. Transition blank: _____, borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
The pilot is too short to establish a permanent trend.
Borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Even so” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The pilot is too short to establish a permanent trend.
Borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The notation system is explained beforehand. Symbolic notation is written marks representing movement sequences. The workshop studies one short dance. Transition blank: _____, using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
The workshop studies one short dance.
Using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Still” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The workshop studies one short dance.
Using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Camera angle remains fixed. Waxed leaves is synthetic leaves with a thick wax layer. Artificial leaves simplify natural variation. Transition blank: _____, surface texture predicts droplet spread.
Artificial leaves simplify natural variation.
Surface texture predicts droplet spread.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Yet” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Artificial leaves simplify natural variation.
Surface texture predicts droplet spread.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The strike lasted five weeks. Laleh's interview is a fictional oral history about a textile strike. Memory may shape each narrator's emphasis. Transition blank: _____, the interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
Memory may shape each narrator's emphasis.
The interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Memory may shape each narrator's emphasis.
The interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The depot closed forty years earlier. The old depot shell is the retained exterior of a fictional rail depot. Some original interior walls were already missing. Transition blank: _____, visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
Some original interior walls were already missing.
Visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Some original interior walls were already missing.
Visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The workshop stands beside a quiet canal. Mara is an apprentice lantern maker in an original story. The scene describes one evening rather than a permanent partnership. Transition blank: _____, the two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
The scene describes one evening rather than a permanent partnership.
The two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nevertheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nevertheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The scene describes one evening rather than a permanent partnership.
The two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Both schools begin classes at similar times. Raised crossings is a street-design feature tested near two schools. The test covers only low-speed neighborhood roads. Transition blank: _____, average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
The test covers only low-speed neighborhood roads.
Average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Even so” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The test covers only low-speed neighborhood roads.
Average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The collection spans one century. Chronological layout is an exhibit ordered by date. Thematic alcoves is small sections grouping objects by recurring idea. Visitors may skip the alcoves. Transition blank: _____, the hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
Visitors may skip the alcoves.
The hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Still” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Visitors may skip the alcoves.
The hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The garden once occupied a narrow courtyard. Nia is the narrator of an original reflective vignette. Grandmother Sefa is the relative whose garden Nia remembers. Nia cannot identify every plant in the old garden. Transition blank: _____, the flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
Nia cannot identify every plant in the old garden.
The flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Yet” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Nia cannot identify every plant in the old garden.
The flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The town uses four common community languages. Translated notices is multilingual versions of town announcements. Audio summaries is recorded explanations distributed by telephone. Self-reported understanding is not a direct comprehension test. Transition blank: _____, residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
Self-reported understanding is not a direct comprehension test.
Residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Self-reported understanding is not a direct comprehension test.
Residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The speakers alternate for ten lines. Voice One is the first speaker in an original two-voice poem. Voice Two is the answering speaker in the poem. The poem does not declare one perspective superior. Transition blank: _____, the alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
The poem does not declare one perspective superior.
The alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The poem does not declare one perspective superior.
The alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The station roof is made of dark iron. Tomas is a traveler waiting in an original short scene. The station clock is an old clock above the departure board. The narrator never explains why the clock is slow. Transition blank: _____, the late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
The narrator never explains why the clock is slow.
The late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “Nevertheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nevertheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The narrator never explains why the clock is slow.
The late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Gallery lighting remains constant. Short object labels is fifty-word labels in a synthetic museum study. Question-based labels is labels that begin by asking visitors to observe a feature. The study does not measure long-term memory. Transition blank: _____, question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
The study does not measure long-term memory.
Question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Even so” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The study does not measure long-term memory.
Question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The mural covers a school courtyard. Planning sketches is drawings made before a fictional neighborhood mural. Repair photographs is images documenting later conservation work. Some planning meetings were not documented. Transition blank: _____, the combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
Some planning meetings were not documented.
The combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Still” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Some planning meetings were not documented.
The combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The neighborhood grew around an old market. Evelyn's map is a hand-drawn map in an original novel. Rafi's map is a precise printed map in the same novel. Neither map alone includes every useful detail. Transition blank: _____, the combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
Neither map alone includes every useful detail.
The combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Yet” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Neither map alone includes every useful detail.
The combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
Workers receive the same hourly pay. Fixed shifts is the original schedule at a synthetic repair cooperative. Self-selected shifts is a trial schedule chosen weekly by workers. The trial occurs during the cooperative's least busy month. Transition blank: _____, late arrivals decline during the trial.
The trial occurs during the cooperative's least busy month.
Late arrivals decline during the trial.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Correct. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “All the same” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The trial occurs during the cooperative's least busy month.
Late arrivals decline during the trial.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
The play runs for ninety minutes. Plain-language synopsis is a concise plot guide for a fictional play. Sensory guide is a description of lighting, sound, and staging effects. The survey captures voluntary responses. Transition blank: _____, more patrons report knowing what to expect.
The survey captures voluntary responses.
More patrons report knowing what to expect.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Correct. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, matching the concession relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's concession logic.
The first sentence presents a limitation, but the later sentence maintains the central finding despite it. Therefore, “Nonetheless” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The survey captures voluntary responses.
More patrons report knowing what to expect.
concession: limitation acknowledged before the main finding.
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Use the results to decide what to review before your next attempt.
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