Cooling roof tiles
Each prototype has the same mass. The outcome in cooling roof tiles is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
Practice
Fifty original SAT-style Transitions questions for Topic 8-8.
Each prototype has the same mass. The outcome in cooling roof tiles is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
The outcome in cooling roof tiles is meaningful.
Ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in cooling roof tiles is meaningful.
Ribbed tiles cool faster during the first ten minutes.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The postcard bears no photograph. The outcome in the river postcard is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
The outcome in the river postcard is meaningful.
The limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in the river postcard is meaningful.
The limited description prompts the recipient to imagine the rest.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The square borders a transit station. The outcome in restoring a public square is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
The outcome in restoring a public square is meaningful.
The combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “More importantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in restoring a public square is meaningful.
The combined plan receives broader support than either original plan.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Reward volume is identical. The outcome in bee learning cues is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
The outcome in bee learning cues is meaningful.
Cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Above all” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in bee learning cues is meaningful.
Cue effectiveness depends on when memory is tested.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The play is staged in a circular room. The outcome in actors and masks is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
The outcome in actors and masks is meaningful.
The masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Indeed” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in actors and masks is meaningful.
The masked version directs attention from facial expression to voice.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The test route contains seven turns. The outcome in color in wayfinding is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
The outcome in color in wayfinding is meaningful.
Visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “In fact” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in color in wayfinding is meaningful.
Visitors navigate fastest when continuous and numbered cues are combined.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Upstream flow is monitored. The outcome in stream restoration is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
The outcome in stream restoration is meaningful.
Erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in stream restoration is meaningful.
Erosion declines most where both treatments are present.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The bakery opens before sunrise. The outcome in a baker's ledger is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
The outcome in a baker's ledger is meaningful.
The erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in a baker's ledger is meaningful.
The erased debt matters more to Jun than the recovered payment.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The objects are presented in a teaching collection. The outcome in ceramic surface traditions is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
The outcome in ceramic surface traditions is meaningful.
Material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “More importantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in ceramic surface traditions is meaningful.
Material analysis links visual style to local production choices.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The plants grow in adjacent plots. The outcome in night-blooming flowers is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
The outcome in night-blooming flowers is meaningful.
Flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Above all” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in night-blooming flowers is meaningful.
Flower shape changes visitation pattern more than total nectar use.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The courtyard is too narrow for direct sunlight. The outcome in voices across a courtyard is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
The outcome in voices across a courtyard is meaningful.
Their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Indeed” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in voices across a courtyard is meaningful.
Their improvised exchange becomes a daily greeting.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Discussion is recorded in pairs. The outcome in captions and looking is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
The outcome in captions and looking is meaningful.
Both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “In fact” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in captions and looking is meaningful.
Both captions increase discussion, but of different kinds.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Charge cycles are automated. The outcome in battery storage temperature is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
The outcome in battery storage temperature is meaningful.
Cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in battery storage temperature is meaningful.
Cool-stored cells retain more capacity after the storage period.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The chair belonged to three generations. The outcome in the restored chair is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
The outcome in the restored chair is meaningful.
The restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in the restored chair is meaningful.
The restoration makes the chair usable without erasing its history.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Headphones are available beside the projection. The outcome in sound-map installation is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
The outcome in sound-map installation is meaningful.
Visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “More importantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in sound-map installation is meaningful.
Visitors follow the district's daily rhythm more easily with both media.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Sites are separated by equal distances. Automated microphones is recorders placed throughout a synthetic forest survey. The outcome in bird-call detection is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, combining methods produces the longest species list.
The outcome in bird-call detection is meaningful.
Combining methods produces the longest species list.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Above all” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in bird-call detection is meaningful.
Combining methods produces the longest species list.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The archive covers twelve market years. Harbor tax lists is invented records from a coastal town's market. The outcome in market-day archives is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
The outcome in market-day archives is meaningful.
Using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Indeed” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in market-day archives is meaningful.
Using both sources produces a fuller account of market strain.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The source poem is fictional. Version A is an original translation using formal diction. The outcome in translation choices is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
The outcome in translation choices is meaningful.
Readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “In fact” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in translation choices is meaningful.
Readers perceive the speaker differently although the core image remains.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
All plants receive equal light. Line K is a synthetic seedling line selected for coastal soil. The outcome in salt-tolerant seedlings is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, each line performs best under a different condition.
The outcome in salt-tolerant seedlings is meaningful.
Each line performs best under a different condition.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in salt-tolerant seedlings is meaningful.
Each line performs best under a different condition.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The blocks have similar street widths. Block Alder is a residential block in a synthetic planning study. The outcome in neighborhood shade survey is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
The outcome in neighborhood shade survey is meaningful.
Block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in neighborhood shade survey is meaningful.
Block Alder remains cooler, though both blocks reduce direct sun.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The concert itself is fictional. Large date text is the most prominent element in a concert poster. The outcome in poster hierarchy is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
The outcome in poster hierarchy is meaningful.
Viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “More importantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in poster hierarchy is meaningful.
Viewers find the date faster without losing access to venue information.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Playback volume matches natural recordings. Healthy-reef sounds is recordings used in a synthetic marine experiment. The outcome in reef-sound playback is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, more fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
The outcome in reef-sound playback is meaningful.
More fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Above all” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in reef-sound playback is meaningful.
More fish arrive near healthy-reef playback.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The city library serves six neighborhoods. Mobile library stops is temporary book-lending stations in a synthetic pilot. The outcome in library access pilot is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
The outcome in library access pilot is meaningful.
Borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Indeed” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in library access pilot is meaningful.
Borrowing increases most where both changes operate.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The notation system is explained beforehand. Symbolic notation is written marks representing movement sequences. The outcome in dance notation workshop is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
The outcome in dance notation workshop is meaningful.
Using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “In fact” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in dance notation workshop is meaningful.
Using both records reduces errors in reconstructing the sequence.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Camera angle remains fixed. Waxed leaves is synthetic leaves with a thick wax layer. The outcome in leaf-surface droplets is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, surface texture predicts droplet spread.
The outcome in leaf-surface droplets is meaningful.
Surface texture predicts droplet spread.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in leaf-surface droplets is meaningful.
Surface texture predicts droplet spread.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The strike lasted five weeks. Laleh's interview is a fictional oral history about a textile strike. The outcome in two oral histories is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
The outcome in two oral histories is meaningful.
The interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in two oral histories is meaningful.
The interviews broaden the strike history beyond speeches by leaders.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The depot closed forty years earlier. The old depot shell is the retained exterior of a fictional rail depot. The outcome in architectural reuse is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
The outcome in architectural reuse is meaningful.
Visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “More importantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in architectural reuse is meaningful.
Visitors can recognize the depot while using it as a library.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The workshop stands beside a quiet canal. Mara is an apprentice lantern maker in an original story. The outcome in the two lantern makers is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
The outcome in the two lantern makers is meaningful.
The two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Above all” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in the two lantern makers is meaningful.
The two designs produce different shadows but attract the same delighted crowd.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Both schools begin classes at similar times. Raised crossings is a street-design feature tested near two schools. The outcome in crosswalk redesign is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
The outcome in crosswalk redesign is meaningful.
Average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Indeed” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in crosswalk redesign is meaningful.
Average approach speed falls more at raised crossings.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The collection spans one century. Chronological layout is an exhibit ordered by date. The outcome in exhibition sequence is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
The outcome in exhibition sequence is meaningful.
The hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “In fact” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in exhibition sequence is meaningful.
The hybrid layout supports both historical sequence and comparison.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The garden once occupied a narrow courtyard. Nia is the narrator of an original reflective vignette. The outcome in a garden remembered is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
The outcome in a garden remembered is meaningful.
The flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in a garden remembered is meaningful.
The flower helps Nia recover a story she thought she had forgotten.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The town uses four common community languages. Translated notices is multilingual versions of town announcements. The outcome in community translation is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
The outcome in community translation is meaningful.
Residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in community translation is meaningful.
Residents report fewer missed instructions when formats are combined.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The speakers alternate for ten lines. Voice One is the first speaker in an original two-voice poem. The outcome in poetry in two voices is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
The outcome in poetry in two voices is meaningful.
The alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “More importantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in poetry in two voices is meaningful.
The alternating pattern makes the city's mixed character visible.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The station roof is made of dark iron. Tomas is a traveler waiting in an original short scene. The outcome in the station clock is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
The outcome in the station clock is meaningful.
The late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Above all” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in the station clock is meaningful.
The late clock makes the wait feel longer than it is.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Gallery lighting remains constant. Short object labels is fifty-word labels in a synthetic museum study. The outcome in museum label experiment is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
The outcome in museum label experiment is meaningful.
Question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Indeed” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in museum label experiment is meaningful.
Question-based labels produce more references to visual details.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The mural covers a school courtyard. Planning sketches is drawings made before a fictional neighborhood mural. The outcome in community mural archive is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
The outcome in community mural archive is meaningful.
The combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “In fact” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in community mural archive is meaningful.
The combined archive distinguishes design changes from later damage.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The neighborhood grew around an old market. Evelyn's map is a hand-drawn map in an original novel. The outcome in two maps of home is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
The outcome in two maps of home is meaningful.
The combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in two maps of home is meaningful.
The combined maps help them find a forgotten courtyard.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Workers receive the same hourly pay. Fixed shifts is the original schedule at a synthetic repair cooperative. The outcome in shared-work schedules is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, late arrivals decline during the trial.
The outcome in shared-work schedules is meaningful.
Late arrivals decline during the trial.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in shared-work schedules is meaningful.
Late arrivals decline during the trial.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The play runs for ninety minutes. Plain-language synopsis is a concise plot guide for a fictional play. The outcome in accessible performance guide is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, more patrons report knowing what to expect.
The outcome in accessible performance guide is meaningful.
More patrons report knowing what to expect.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “More importantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in accessible performance guide is meaningful.
More patrons report knowing what to expect.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The rehearsal occurs in an empty library hall. Leena is a young composer in an original story. The outcome in the unfinished melody is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
The outcome in the unfinished melody is meaningful.
Listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Above all” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in the unfinished melody is meaningful.
Listeners notice the final note more strongly after the silence.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Both parks are accessible by bus. Ridge Park is a small park with sports courts. Willow Park is a larger park with walking gardens. The outcome in park-use counts is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
The outcome in park-use counts is meaningful.
The parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Indeed” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in park-use counts is meaningful.
The parks have similar daily totals but different timing patterns.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
All samples are grown in the same lab. Ridge moss is a synthetic moss sample collected from exposed stone. Hollow moss is a sample collected from a shaded depression. The outcome in moss moisture trial is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
The outcome in moss moisture trial is meaningful.
Hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “In fact” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in moss moisture trial is meaningful.
Hollow moss retains a larger share of its starting water.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Snow gathers outside the theater. Amal is the protagonist of an original winter tale. The blue coat is a coat borrowed from Amal's older cousin. The outcome in the borrowed coat is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
The outcome in the borrowed coat is meaningful.
The discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In the same way” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Instead” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in the borrowed coat is meaningful.
The discovery changes the coat from a burden into reassurance.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Menus remain unchanged during the study. Cost-framed signs is cafeteria signs describing money lost to waste. Community-framed signs is signs describing meals that discarded food could provide. The outcome in food-waste messages is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
The outcome in food-waste messages is meaningful.
Waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in food-waste messages is meaningful.
Waste declines under both signs, slightly more under community framing.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Soil moisture is controlled. Dark-coated seeds is synthetic seeds with charcoal-colored coats. Pale-coated seeds is matched seeds with cream-colored coats. The outcome in seed-coat temperature is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
The outcome in seed-coat temperature is meaningful.
Coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “To illustrate” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “More importantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in seed-coat temperature is meaningful.
Coat temperature differs more than germination timing.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The village has no view of the sea. Davin is a potter in an original fable. Reya is a traveler who buys Davin's cups. The outcome in messages in clay is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
The outcome in messages in clay is meaningful.
The same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Similarly” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Above all” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in messages in clay is meaningful.
The same marks represent craft to Davin and memory to Reya.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The proposal covers eighteen kilometers. Online map comments is location-tagged responses in a synthetic transit consultation. Guided neighborhood rides is in-person route observations with residents. The outcome in cycling-route feedback is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
The outcome in cycling-route feedback is meaningful.
Combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Indeed” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in cycling-route feedback is meaningful.
Combining methods identifies hazards neither method finds alone.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
Routes are equal in length. Continuous hedge is an unbroken planted corridor in a synthetic field test. Spaced planters is separate habitat patches along another route. The outcome in urban moth movement is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, the continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
The outcome in urban moth movement is meaningful.
The continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Correct. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Nonetheless” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “In fact” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in urban moth movement is meaningful.
The continuous hedge yields more endpoint detections.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The election concerns a student council. Suri is a student candidate in an original campus story. Malik is Suri's opponent in the election. The outcome in a quiet election is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
The outcome in a quiet election is meaningful.
Participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “As a result” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Notably” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Notably” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in a quiet election is meaningful.
Participation rises when students can contribute in two ways.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
The schools use identical menu cycles. Before-school service is breakfast offered before the first bell. After-bell service is breakfast available during the opening class period. The outcome in school breakfast timing is meaningful. Transition blank: _____, participation increases after the timing change.
The outcome in school breakfast timing is meaningful.
Participation increases after the timing change.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result.
Incorrect. “In contrast” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Incorrect. “In other words” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
Correct. “Significantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, matching the emphasis relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Also” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's emphasis logic.
The later sentence confirms and sharpens the preceding assessment with the scenario's central result. Therefore, “Significantly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The outcome in school breakfast timing is meaningful.
Participation increases after the timing change.
emphasis: general claim strengthened by a decisive detail.
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