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The city library serves six neighborhoods. Planners identify neighborhoods with low borrowing rates. Transition blank: _____, they add stops and evening hours for eight weeks.
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Fifty original SAT-style Transitions questions for Topic 8-6.
The city library serves six neighborhoods. Planners identify neighborhoods with low borrowing rates. Transition blank: _____, they add stops and evening hours for eight weeks.
Planners identify neighborhoods with low borrowing rates.
They add stops and evening hours for eight weeks.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Planners identify neighborhoods with low borrowing rates.
They add stops and evening hours for eight weeks.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The notation system is explained beforehand. Students study the notation before rehearsal. Transition blank: _____, they compare the video when a symbol is unclear.
Students study the notation before rehearsal.
They compare the video when a symbol is unclear.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Students study the notation before rehearsal.
They compare the video when a symbol is unclear.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Camera angle remains fixed. Technicians place droplets at fixed points. Transition blank: _____, they photograph droplet shape after thirty seconds.
Technicians place droplets at fixed points.
They photograph droplet shape after thirty seconds.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Subsequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Technicians place droplets at fixed points.
They photograph droplet shape after thirty seconds.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The strike lasted five weeks. A historian transcribes both interviews. Transition blank: _____, she compares details that recur across the accounts.
A historian transcribes both interviews.
She compares details that recur across the accounts.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Later” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
A historian transcribes both interviews.
She compares details that recur across the accounts.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The depot closed forty years earlier. Architects stabilize the masonry shell. Transition blank: _____, they insert freestanding rooms without covering the arches.
Architects stabilize the masonry shell.
They insert freestanding rooms without covering the arches.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Afterward” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Afterward” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Architects stabilize the masonry shell.
They insert freestanding rooms without covering the arches.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The workshop stands beside a quiet canal. Mara sketches a small frame and folds paper around it. Transition blank: _____, she lights the finished lantern beside Ilan's window.
Mara sketches a small frame and folds paper around it.
She lights the finished lantern beside Ilan's window.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Then” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mara sketches a small frame and folds paper around it.
She lights the finished lantern beside Ilan's window.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Both schools begin classes at similar times. Engineers measure approach speeds before installation. Transition blank: _____, they repeat measurements one month afterward.
Engineers measure approach speeds before installation.
They repeat measurements one month afterward.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Engineers measure approach speeds before installation.
They repeat measurements one month afterward.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The collection spans one century. Curators establish a chronological main path. Transition blank: _____, they add thematic alcoves along that path.
Curators establish a chronological main path.
They add thematic alcoves along that path.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Curators establish a chronological main path.
They add thematic alcoves along that path.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The garden once occupied a narrow courtyard. Nia finds an unlabeled packet in a kitchen drawer. Transition blank: _____, she plants it and recognizes the first blue flower.
Nia finds an unlabeled packet in a kitchen drawer.
She plants it and recognizes the first blue flower.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Subsequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Nia finds an unlabeled packet in a kitchen drawer.
She plants it and recognizes the first blue flower.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The town uses four common community languages. Officials survey communication preferences. Transition blank: _____, they release both formats during a water-service update.
Officials survey communication preferences.
They release both formats during a water-service update.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Later” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Officials survey communication preferences.
They release both formats during a water-service update.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The speakers alternate for ten lines. Voice One lists trains and shutters. Transition blank: _____, voice Two answers each image with a natural sound.
Voice One lists trains and shutters.
Voice Two answers each image with a natural sound.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Afterward” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Afterward” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Voice One lists trains and shutters.
Voice Two answers each image with a natural sound.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The station roof is made of dark iron. Tomas checks the clock after hearing a delay. Transition blank: _____, he boards when the minute hand finally reaches twelve.
Tomas checks the clock after hearing a delay.
He boards when the minute hand finally reaches twelve.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Then” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Tomas checks the clock after hearing a delay.
He boards when the minute hand finally reaches twelve.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Gallery lighting remains constant. Curators assign label types to matched galleries. Transition blank: _____, visitors later describe one object they remember.
Curators assign label types to matched galleries.
Visitors later describe one object they remember.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Curators assign label types to matched galleries.
Visitors later describe one object they remember.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The mural covers a school courtyard. An archivist dates each sketch and photograph. Transition blank: _____, she aligns them with sections of the finished wall.
An archivist dates each sketch and photograph.
She aligns them with sections of the finished wall.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
An archivist dates each sketch and photograph.
She aligns them with sections of the finished wall.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The neighborhood grew around an old market. The friends exchange maps before a walk. Transition blank: _____, they navigate by using landmarks from both versions.
The friends exchange maps before a walk.
They navigate by using landmarks from both versions.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Subsequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The friends exchange maps before a walk.
They navigate by using landmarks from both versions.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Workers receive the same hourly pay. Fixed shifts is the original schedule at a synthetic repair cooperative. The cooperative posts needed staffing slots. Transition blank: _____, workers choose shifts while a coordinator resolves gaps.
The cooperative posts needed staffing slots.
Workers choose shifts while a coordinator resolves gaps.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Later” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The cooperative posts needed staffing slots.
Workers choose shifts while a coordinator resolves gaps.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The play runs for ninety minutes. Plain-language synopsis is a concise plot guide for a fictional play. The theater consults audience advisory groups. Transition blank: _____, it publishes both guides online and at the venue.
The theater consults audience advisory groups.
It publishes both guides online and at the venue.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Afterward” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Afterward” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The theater consults audience advisory groups.
It publishes both guides online and at the venue.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The rehearsal occurs in an empty library hall. Leena is a young composer in an original story. Leena removes several crowded measures. Transition blank: _____, oren plays the revised ending after a long pause.
Leena removes several crowded measures.
Oren plays the revised ending after a long pause.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Then” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Leena removes several crowded measures.
Oren plays the revised ending after a long pause.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Both parks are accessible by bus. Ridge Park is a small park with sports courts. Observers count visitors every two hours. Transition blank: _____, they classify activities without collecting names.
Observers count visitors every two hours.
They classify activities without collecting names.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Observers count visitors every two hours.
They classify activities without collecting names.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
All samples are grown in the same lab. Ridge moss is a synthetic moss sample collected from exposed stone. Technicians weigh equal wet samples. Transition blank: _____, they expose samples to matched light and reweigh them.
Technicians weigh equal wet samples.
They expose samples to matched light and reweigh them.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Technicians weigh equal wet samples.
They expose samples to matched light and reweigh them.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Snow gathers outside the theater. Amal is the protagonist of an original winter tale. Amal discovers the ticket in an inner pocket. Transition blank: _____, she keeps the coat on while walking onto the stage.
Amal discovers the ticket in an inner pocket.
She keeps the coat on while walking onto the stage.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Subsequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Amal discovers the ticket in an inner pocket.
She keeps the coat on while walking onto the stage.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Menus remain unchanged during the study. Cost-framed signs is cafeteria signs describing money lost to waste. Staff weigh discarded food before posting signs. Transition blank: _____, they rotate both messages between dining halls.
Staff weigh discarded food before posting signs.
They rotate both messages between dining halls.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Later” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Staff weigh discarded food before posting signs.
They rotate both messages between dining halls.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Soil moisture is controlled. Dark-coated seeds is synthetic seeds with charcoal-colored coats. Researchers place equal groups under a lamp. Transition blank: _____, they measure coat temperature before germination.
Researchers place equal groups under a lamp.
They measure coat temperature before germination.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Afterward” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Afterward” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Researchers place equal groups under a lamp.
They measure coat temperature before germination.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The village has no view of the sea. Davin is a potter in an original fable. Davin shapes the clay without explaining the pattern. Transition blank: _____, reya recognizes the waves after filling the cup.
Davin shapes the clay without explaining the pattern.
Reya recognizes the waves after filling the cup.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Then” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Davin shapes the clay without explaining the pattern.
Reya recognizes the waves after filling the cup.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The proposal covers eighteen kilometers. Online map comments is location-tagged responses in a synthetic transit consultation. Planners collect online comments for one month. Transition blank: _____, they then ride the most frequently flagged routes.
Planners collect online comments for one month.
They then ride the most frequently flagged routes.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Planners collect online comments for one month.
They then ride the most frequently flagged routes.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Routes are equal in length. Continuous hedge is an unbroken planted corridor in a synthetic field test. Observers release marked moths at dusk. Transition blank: _____, they record detections at route endpoints.
Observers release marked moths at dusk.
They record detections at route endpoints.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Observers release marked moths at dusk.
They record detections at route endpoints.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The election concerns a student council. Suri is a student candidate in an original campus story. Suri collects anonymous concerns in a box. Transition blank: _____, both candidates add the most common concern to their plans.
Suri collects anonymous concerns in a box.
Both candidates add the most common concern to their plans.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Subsequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Suri collects anonymous concerns in a box.
Both candidates add the most common concern to their plans.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The schools use identical menu cycles. Before-school service is breakfast offered before the first bell. Three schools record participation under the old schedule. Transition blank: _____, they move service after the bell for six weeks.
Three schools record participation under the old schedule.
They move service after the bell for six weeks.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Later” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Three schools record participation under the old schedule.
They move service after the bell for six weeks.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Each prototype has the same mass. Ribbed tiles is prototype roof tiles with raised channels. Engineers heat both tile types equally. Transition blank: _____, they record cooling at one-minute intervals.
Engineers heat both tile types equally.
They record cooling at one-minute intervals.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Afterward” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Afterward” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Engineers heat both tile types equally.
They record cooling at one-minute intervals.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The postcard bears no photograph. The postcard is a message sent in an original epistolary story. The sender describes one bend in the river. Transition blank: _____, the recipient rereads the final sentence at dusk.
The sender describes one bend in the river.
The recipient rereads the final sentence at dusk.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Then” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The sender describes one bend in the river.
The recipient rereads the final sentence at dusk.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The square borders a transit station. The fountain plan is a proposal to restore a square's historic fountain. Designers survey residents and document historic features. Transition blank: _____, they merge a smaller fountain with shaded seating.
Designers survey residents and document historic features.
They merge a smaller fountain with shaded seating.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Designers survey residents and document historic features.
They merge a smaller fountain with shaded seating.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Reward volume is identical. Color cue is a blue marker beside a sugar source. Bees train with one marker type. Transition blank: _____, researchers test immediate and delayed choices.
Bees train with one marker type.
Researchers test immediate and delayed choices.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Bees train with one marker type.
Researchers test immediate and delayed choices.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The play is staged in a circular room. Mei is an actor rehearsing an original play. Mei rehearses the scene without the mask. Transition blank: _____, she repeats it with the mask and slower gestures.
Mei rehearses the scene without the mask.
She repeats it with the mask and slower gestures.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Subsequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mei rehearses the scene without the mask.
She repeats it with the mask and slower gestures.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The test route contains seven turns. Blue floor markings is a route cue tested in a synthetic design study. Designers map common wrong turns. Transition blank: _____, they add both cue types along the difficult route.
Designers map common wrong turns.
They add both cue types along the difficult route.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Later” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Designers map common wrong turns.
They add both cue types along the difficult route.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Upstream flow is monitored. Woody barriers is small structures placed in a synthetic stream. Scientists measure bank shape before restoration. Transition blank: _____, they repeat measurements after two rainy seasons.
Scientists measure bank shape before restoration.
They repeat measurements after two rainy seasons.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Afterward” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Afterward” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Scientists measure bank shape before restoration.
They repeat measurements after two rainy seasons.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The bakery opens before sunrise. Jun is a baker in an original neighborhood story. Jun discovers an old unpaid entry. Transition blank: _____, he crosses it out after the customer returns years later.
Jun discovers an old unpaid entry.
He crosses it out after the customer returns years later.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Then” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Jun discovers an old unpaid entry.
He crosses it out after the customer returns years later.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The objects are presented in a teaching collection. River-clay bowls is fictional vessels made in the Luma valley. A curator groups fragments by clay composition. Transition blank: _____, she reconstructs how firing changed the finished surfaces.
A curator groups fragments by clay composition.
She reconstructs how firing changed the finished surfaces.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
A curator groups fragments by clay composition.
She reconstructs how firing changed the finished surfaces.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The plants grow in adjacent plots. Wide flowers is synthetic flowers with broad pale petals. Cameras record visits from sunset to dawn. Transition blank: _____, researchers compare visitor type and visit duration.
Cameras record visits from sunset to dawn.
Researchers compare visitor type and visit duration.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Cameras record visits from sunset to dawn.
Researchers compare visitor type and visit duration.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The courtyard is too narrow for direct sunlight. Asha is a singer practicing in an original scene. Asha repeats a rising phrase each afternoon. Transition blank: _____, pavel tunes three notes to match it.
Asha repeats a rising phrase each afternoon.
Pavel tunes three notes to match it.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Subsequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Asha repeats a rising phrase each afternoon.
Pavel tunes three notes to match it.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Discussion is recorded in pairs. Descriptive captions is museum captions naming visible features. Participants view an unfamiliar painting without a caption. Transition blank: _____, they view a second painting with one caption type.
Participants view an unfamiliar painting without a caption.
They view a second painting with one caption type.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Later” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Participants view an unfamiliar painting without a caption.
They view a second painting with one caption type.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
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. Technicians store cells for twelve weeks. Transition blank: _____, they return all cells to room temperature before testing.
Technicians store cells for twelve weeks.
They return all cells to room temperature before testing.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Afterward” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Afterward” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Technicians store cells for twelve weeks.
They return all cells to room temperature before testing.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The chair belonged to three generations. The carved chair is a damaged chair in an original family story. Mina is the carpenter restoring it. Mina photographs every worn surface. Transition blank: _____, she reinforces the frame and returns the chair unpainted.
Mina photographs every worn surface.
She reinforces the frame and returns the chair unpainted.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Then” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Mina photographs every worn surface.
She reinforces the frame and returns the chair unpainted.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
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. An artist records at dawn and evening. Transition blank: _____, software links each recording to a moving point on the map.
An artist records at dawn and evening.
Software links each recording to a moving point on the map.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
An artist records at dawn and evening.
Software links each recording to a moving point on the map.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
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. Teams deploy microphones before sunrise. Transition blank: _____, listeners visit matched sites on the same mornings.
Teams deploy microphones before sunrise.
Listeners visit matched sites on the same mornings.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “In addition” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “As a case in point” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Teams deploy microphones before sunrise.
Listeners visit matched sites on the same mornings.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The archive covers twelve market years. Harbor tax lists is invented records from a coastal town's market. Vendors' petitions is invented requests submitted to the town council. An archivist groups the records by year. Transition blank: _____, the paired records reveal when complaints follow price increases.
An archivist groups the records by year.
The paired records reveal when complaints follow price increases.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “However” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Even so” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Subsequently” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Subsequently” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
An archivist groups the records by year.
The paired records reveal when complaints follow price increases.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The source poem is fictional. Version A is an original translation using formal diction. Version B is an original translation using conversational diction. A translator lists several meanings for a key verb. Transition blank: _____, she creates two versions to test different tonal effects.
A translator lists several meanings for a key verb.
She creates two versions to test different tonal effects.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Comparably” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Later” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
A translator lists several meanings for a key verb.
She creates two versions to test different tonal effects.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
All plants receive equal light. Line K is a synthetic seedling line selected for coastal soil. Line M is a related line selected for rapid growth. Researchers plant both lines across four salt treatments. Transition blank: _____, they measure height and leaf color after six weeks.
Researchers plant both lines across four salt treatments.
They measure height and leaf color after six weeks.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “That is” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Afterward” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Afterward” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Researchers plant both lines across four salt treatments.
They measure height and leaf color after six weeks.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The blocks have similar street widths. Block Alder is a residential block in a synthetic planning study. Block Birch is a nearby block in the same study. Observers record shaded pavement at noon. Transition blank: _____, they compare readings during the same clear week.
Observers record shaded pavement at noon.
They compare readings during the same clear week.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “To clarify” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Then” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Then” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Observers record shaded pavement at noon.
They compare readings during the same clear week.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
The concert itself is fictional. Large date text is the most prominent element in a concert poster. Small venue text is information placed near the poster's bottom edge. A designer tests the poster at three viewing distances. Transition blank: _____, she increases contrast around the date but retains the venue line.
A designer tests the poster at three viewing distances.
She increases contrast around the date but retains the venue line.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Incorrect. “Hence” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Indeed” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Correct. “Eventually” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Eventually” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
A designer tests the poster at three viewing distances.
She increases contrast around the date but retains the venue line.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
Playback volume matches natural recordings. Healthy-reef sounds is recordings used in a synthetic marine experiment. Quiet control speakers is speakers installed without sound playback. Researchers install speakers at matched sites. Transition blank: _____, they count arriving juvenile fish over ten nights.
Researchers install speakers at matched sites.
They count arriving juvenile fish over ten nights.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank.
Correct. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, matching the sequence time relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “Yet” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
Incorrect. “More importantly” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's sequence time logic.
The later sentence describes the stage that occurs after the action before the blank. Therefore, “Ultimately” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
Researchers install speakers at matched sites.
They count arriving juvenile fish over ten nights.
sequence time: next stage in a process or narrative.
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