Market-day archives
The archive covers twelve market years. Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain. Transition blank: _____, vendors' petitions describe merchants' concerns about storage fees.
Practice
Fifty original SAT-style Transitions questions for Topic 8-2.
The archive covers twelve market years. Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain. Transition blank: _____, vendors' petitions describe merchants' concerns about storage fees.
Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain.
Vendors' petitions describe merchants' concerns about storage fees.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain.
Vendors' petitions describe merchants' concerns about storage fees.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The source poem is fictional. Version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone. Transition blank: _____, version B makes the speaker sound immediate and familiar.
Version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone.
Version B makes the speaker sound immediate and familiar.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone.
Version B makes the speaker sound immediate and familiar.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
All plants receive equal light. Line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt. Transition blank: _____, line M grows taller when salt is absent.
Line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt.
Line M grows taller when salt is absent.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “On the other hand” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt.
Line M grows taller when salt is absent.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The blocks have similar street widths. Block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks. Transition blank: _____, block Birch has new awnings but few mature trees.
Block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks.
Block Birch has new awnings but few mature trees.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “In contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks.
Block Birch has new awnings but few mature trees.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The concert itself is fictional. Large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance. Transition blank: _____, small venue text provides detail after the poster attracts attention.
Large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance.
Small venue text provides detail after the poster attracts attention.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “However” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance.
Small venue text provides detail after the poster attracts attention.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Playback volume matches natural recordings. Healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls. Transition blank: _____, quiet control speakers control for the physical presence of equipment.
Healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls.
Quiet control speakers control for the physical presence of equipment.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “By contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “By contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls.
Quiet control speakers control for the physical presence of equipment.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The city library serves six neighborhoods. Mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods. Transition blank: _____, extended evening hours serve visitors after ordinary daytime hours.
Mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods.
Extended evening hours serve visitors after ordinary daytime hours.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods.
Extended evening hours serve visitors after ordinary daytime hours.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The notation system is explained beforehand. Symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page. Transition blank: _____, video rehearsal shows weight shifts and spatial relationships directly.
Symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page.
Video rehearsal shows weight shifts and spatial relationships directly.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page.
Video rehearsal shows weight shifts and spatial relationships directly.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Camera angle remains fixed. Waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets. Transition blank: _____, matte leaves spread water across a larger area.
Waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets.
Matte leaves spread water across a larger area.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “On the other hand” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets.
Matte leaves spread water across a larger area.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The strike lasted five weeks. Laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network. Transition blank: _____, bento's interview emphasizes shopkeepers' food donations.
Laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network.
Bento's interview emphasizes shopkeepers' food donations.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “In contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network.
Bento's interview emphasizes shopkeepers' food donations.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The depot closed forty years earlier. The old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings. Transition blank: _____, the reading rooms use movable partitions for present-day programs.
The old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings.
The reading rooms use movable partitions for present-day programs.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “However” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings.
The reading rooms use movable partitions for present-day programs.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The workshop stands beside a quiet canal. Mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light. Transition blank: _____, ilan cuts colored glass to cast sharp patterns.
Mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light.
Ilan cuts colored glass to cast sharp patterns.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “By contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “By contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light.
Ilan cuts colored glass to cast sharp patterns.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Both schools begin classes at similar times. Raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment. Transition blank: _____, painted curb extensions make pedestrian space more visually prominent.
Raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment.
Painted curb extensions make pedestrian space more visually prominent.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment.
Painted curb extensions make pedestrian space more visually prominent.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The collection spans one century. Chronological layout shows change across time. Transition blank: _____, thematic alcoves helps visitors compare distant periods.
Chronological layout shows change across time.
Thematic alcoves helps visitors compare distant periods.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Chronological layout shows change across time.
Thematic alcoves helps visitors compare distant periods.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The garden once occupied a narrow courtyard. Nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook. Transition blank: _____, grandmother Sefa labels each seed packet with a family story.
Nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook.
Grandmother Sefa labels each seed packet with a family story.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “On the other hand” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook.
Grandmother Sefa labels each seed packet with a family story.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The town uses four common community languages. Translated notices is multilingual versions of town announcements. Translated notices offer written access in several languages. Transition blank: _____, audio summaries serve residents who prefer listening or have limited print access.
Translated notices offer written access in several languages.
Audio summaries serve residents who prefer listening or have limited print access.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “In contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Translated notices offer written access in several languages.
Audio summaries serve residents who prefer listening or have limited print access.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, voice Two describes it through bird and weather imagery.
Voice One describes the city through mechanical sounds.
Voice Two describes it through bird and weather imagery.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “However” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Voice One describes the city through mechanical sounds.
Voice Two describes it through bird and weather imagery.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, the station clock runs several minutes behind the announced schedule.
Tomas measures his wait by the clock's slow hand.
The station clock runs several minutes behind the announced schedule.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “By contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “By contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Tomas measures his wait by the clock's slow hand.
The station clock runs several minutes behind the announced schedule.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, question-based labels prompt active looking before supplying context.
Short object labels reduce the amount of text beside each object.
Question-based labels prompt active looking before supplying context.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Short object labels reduce the amount of text beside each object.
Question-based labels prompt active looking before supplying context.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, repair photographs show which painted areas weathered fastest.
Planning sketches show ideas omitted from the final composition.
Repair photographs show which painted areas weathered fastest.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Planning sketches show ideas omitted from the final composition.
Repair photographs show which painted areas weathered fastest.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, rafi's map marks streets, distances, and official boundaries.
Evelyn's map marks favorite trees and neighbors' kitchens.
Rafi's map marks streets, distances, and official boundaries.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “On the other hand” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Evelyn's map marks favorite trees and neighbors' kitchens.
Rafi's map marks streets, distances, and official boundaries.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Workers receive the same hourly pay. Fixed shifts is the original schedule at a synthetic repair cooperative. Fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable. Transition blank: _____, self-selected shifts give workers more control over timing.
Fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable.
Self-selected shifts give workers more control over timing.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “In contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable.
Self-selected shifts give workers more control over timing.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, sensory guide helps audience members anticipate intense effects.
Plain-language synopsis helps readers follow major events.
Sensory guide helps audience members anticipate intense effects.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “However” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Plain-language synopsis helps readers follow major events.
Sensory guide helps audience members anticipate intense effects.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, oren fills those spaces with low repeating phrases.
Leena leaves spaces in the score for improvisation.
Oren fills those spaces with low repeating phrases.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “By contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “By contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Leena leaves spaces in the score for improvisation.
Oren fills those spaces with low repeating phrases.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Both parks are accessible by bus. Ridge Park is a small park with sports courts. Ridge Park draws concentrated evening use. Transition blank: _____, willow Park draws steadier use throughout the day.
Ridge Park draws concentrated evening use.
Willow Park draws steadier use throughout the day.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Ridge Park draws concentrated evening use.
Willow Park draws steadier use throughout the day.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, hollow moss retains water longer in still air.
Ridge moss loses water quickly under moving air.
Hollow moss retains water longer in still air.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Ridge moss loses water quickly under moving air.
Hollow moss retains water longer in still air.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Snow gathers outside the theater. Amal is the protagonist of an original winter tale. Amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves. Transition blank: _____, the blue coat still carries a ticket from the cousin's first concert.
Amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves.
The blue coat still carries a ticket from the cousin's first concert.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “On the other hand” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves.
The blue coat still carries a ticket from the cousin's first concert.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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. Transition blank: _____, community-framed signs appeal to different reasons for avoiding waste.
Cost-framed signs encourage diners to take only what they will eat.
Community-framed signs appeal to different reasons for avoiding waste.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “In contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Cost-framed signs encourage diners to take only what they will eat.
Community-framed signs appeal to different reasons for avoiding waste.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Soil moisture is controlled. Dark-coated seeds is synthetic seeds with charcoal-colored coats. Dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat. Transition blank: _____, pale-coated seeds remain closer to room temperature.
Dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat.
Pale-coated seeds remain closer to room temperature.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “However” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat.
Pale-coated seeds remain closer to room temperature.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The village has no view of the sea. Davin is a potter in an original fable. Davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup. Transition blank: _____, reya reads the marks as reminders of a distant coast.
Davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup.
Reya reads the marks as reminders of a distant coast.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “By contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “By contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup.
Reya reads the marks as reminders of a distant coast.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The proposal covers eighteen kilometers. Online map comments is location-tagged responses in a synthetic transit consultation. Online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe. Transition blank: _____, guided neighborhood rides reveal barriers experienced while actually cycling.
Online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe.
Guided neighborhood rides reveal barriers experienced while actually cycling.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe.
Guided neighborhood rides reveal barriers experienced while actually cycling.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Routes are equal in length. Continuous hedge is an unbroken planted corridor in a synthetic field test. Continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover. Transition blank: _____, spaced planters provides periodic feeding sites.
Continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover.
Spaced planters provides periodic feeding sites.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover.
Spaced planters provides periodic feeding sites.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The election concerns a student council. Suri is a student candidate in an original campus story. Suri listens privately before proposing changes. Transition blank: _____, malik organizes a public forum for competing proposals.
Suri listens privately before proposing changes.
Malik organizes a public forum for competing proposals.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “On the other hand” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Suri listens privately before proposing changes.
Malik organizes a public forum for competing proposals.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The schools use identical menu cycles. Before-school service is breakfast offered before the first bell. Before-school service requires students to arrive early. Transition blank: _____, after-bell service lets already-present students obtain food.
Before-school service requires students to arrive early.
After-bell service lets already-present students obtain food.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “In contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Before-school service requires students to arrive early.
After-bell service lets already-present students obtain food.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Each prototype has the same mass. Ribbed tiles is prototype roof tiles with raised channels. Ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air. Transition blank: _____, smooth tiles shed water quickly after rainfall.
Ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air.
Smooth tiles shed water quickly after rainfall.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “However” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air.
Smooth tiles shed water quickly after rainfall.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The postcard bears no photograph. The postcard is a message sent in an original epistolary story. The postcard contains only three short sentences. Transition blank: _____, the river changes color as afternoon clouds pass.
The postcard contains only three short sentences.
The river changes color as afternoon clouds pass.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “By contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “By contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The postcard contains only three short sentences.
The river changes color as afternoon clouds pass.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The square borders a transit station. The fountain plan is a proposal to restore a square's historic fountain. The fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark. Transition blank: _____, the shade plan responds to present-day comfort and access needs.
The fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark.
The shade plan responds to present-day comfort and access needs.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark.
The shade plan responds to present-day comfort and access needs.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Reward volume is identical. Color cue is a blue marker beside a sugar source. Color cue is recognized quickly after short training. Transition blank: _____, shape cue is remembered longer after a delay.
Color cue is recognized quickly after short training.
Shape cue is remembered longer after a delay.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Color cue is recognized quickly after short training.
Shape cue is remembered longer after a delay.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The play is staged in a circular room. Mei is an actor rehearsing an original play. Mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask. Transition blank: _____, the silver mask hides her expression but amplifies her voice.
Mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask.
The silver mask hides her expression but amplifies her voice.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “On the other hand” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask.
The silver mask hides her expression but amplifies her voice.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The test route contains seven turns. Blue floor markings is a route cue tested in a synthetic design study. Blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors. Transition blank: _____, numbered wall signs give precise confirmation at decision points.
Blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors.
Numbered wall signs give precise confirmation at decision points.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “In contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors.
Numbered wall signs give precise confirmation at decision points.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Upstream flow is monitored. Woody barriers is small structures placed in a synthetic stream. Planted banks is native vegetation added along the same reach. Woody barriers slow water and collect sediment. Transition blank: _____, planted banks stabilize soil through root growth.
Woody barriers slow water and collect sediment.
Planted banks stabilize soil through root growth.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “However” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Woody barriers slow water and collect sediment.
Planted banks stabilize soil through root growth.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The bakery opens before sunrise. Jun is a baker in an original neighborhood story. Jun's ledger is a notebook containing recipes and customer debts. Jun uses memory rather than exact measurements. Transition blank: _____, jun's ledger records precise amounts but also acts of generosity.
Jun uses memory rather than exact measurements.
Jun's ledger records precise amounts but also acts of generosity.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “By contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “By contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Jun uses memory rather than exact measurements.
Jun's ledger records precise amounts but also acts of generosity.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The objects are presented in a teaching collection. River-clay bowls is fictional vessels made in the Luma valley. Ash-glazed jars is fictional vessels from the neighboring Orin ridge. River-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord. Transition blank: _____, ash-glazed jars show cloudy surfaces created by wood ash.
River-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord.
Ash-glazed jars show cloudy surfaces created by wood ash.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
River-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord.
Ash-glazed jars show cloudy surfaces created by wood ash.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The plants grow in adjacent plots. Wide flowers is synthetic flowers with broad pale petals. Narrow flowers is matched flowers with tube-shaped petals. Wide flowers are visited by several insect groups. Transition blank: _____, narrow flowers receive fewer but longer visits from moths.
Wide flowers are visited by several insect groups.
Narrow flowers receive fewer but longer visits from moths.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Wide flowers are visited by several insect groups.
Narrow flowers receive fewer but longer visits from moths.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The courtyard is too narrow for direct sunlight. Asha is a singer practicing in an original scene. Pavel is a neighbor repairing radios across the courtyard. Asha sends melodies through an open window. Transition blank: _____, pavel answers with short bursts of tuned static.
Asha sends melodies through an open window.
Pavel answers with short bursts of tuned static.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “On the other hand” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Asha sends melodies through an open window.
Pavel answers with short bursts of tuned static.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Discussion is recorded in pairs. Descriptive captions is museum captions naming visible features. Interpretive captions is captions proposing a possible meaning. Descriptive captions direct attention to details already present. Transition blank: _____, interpretive captions invite visitors to consider a broader interpretation.
Descriptive captions direct attention to details already present.
Interpretive captions invite visitors to consider a broader interpretation.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “In contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Descriptive captions direct attention to details already present.
Interpretive captions invite visitors to consider a broader interpretation.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Charge cycles are automated. Cool storage is battery cells stored at a low stable temperature. Warm storage is matched cells stored in a warmer chamber. Cool storage preserves more initial capacity. Transition blank: _____, warm storage allows slightly faster first-day charging.
Cool storage preserves more initial capacity.
Warm storage allows slightly faster first-day charging.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “However” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Cool storage preserves more initial capacity.
Warm storage allows slightly faster first-day charging.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
The chair belonged to three generations. The carved chair is a damaged chair in an original family story. Mina is the carpenter restoring it. The carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use. Transition blank: _____, mina replaces only the joints needed for stability.
The carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use.
Mina replaces only the joints needed for stability.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “By contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “By contrast” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use.
Mina replaces only the joints needed for stability.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Headphones are available beside the projection. Field recordings is sounds collected along an invented river district. Projected maps is animated maps showing where each sound was captured. Field recordings preserve small changes in local sound. Transition blank: _____, projected maps place those changes in geographic context.
Field recordings preserve small changes in local sound.
Projected maps place those changes in geographic context.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Correct. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Conversely” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Field recordings preserve small changes in local sound.
Projected maps place those changes in geographic context.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
Sites are separated by equal distances. Automated microphones is recorders placed throughout a synthetic forest survey. Human listening points is scheduled observations by trained listeners. Automated microphones collect sound for many hours. Transition blank: _____, human listening points allow immediate visual confirmation of some birds.
Automated microphones collect sound for many hours.
Human listening points allow immediate visual confirmation of some birds.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property.
Correct. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, matching the contrast relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's contrast logic.
The later sentence shifts to the other entity and presents a different approach or property. Therefore, “Instead” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Automated microphones collect sound for many hours.
Human listening points allow immediate visual confirmation of some birds.
contrast: direct difference on a shared subject.
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