Crosswalk redesign
Both schools begin classes at similar times. The material about crosswalk redesign contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment.
Practice
Fifty original SAT-style Transitions questions for Topic 8-10.
Both schools begin classes at similar times. The material about crosswalk redesign contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment.
The material about crosswalk redesign contains several relevant details.
Raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about crosswalk redesign contains several relevant details.
Raised crossings slow drivers by changing the road environment.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The collection spans one century. The material about exhibition sequence contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, chronological layout shows change across time.
The material about exhibition sequence contains several relevant details.
Chronological layout shows change across time.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about exhibition sequence contains several relevant details.
Chronological layout shows change across time.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The garden once occupied a narrow courtyard. The material about a garden remembered contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook.
The material about a garden remembered contains several relevant details.
Nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about a garden remembered contains several relevant details.
Nia records the garden's changing scents in a notebook.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The town uses four common community languages. The material about community translation contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, translated notices offer written access in several languages.
The material about community translation contains several relevant details.
Translated notices offer written access in several languages.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be specific” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be specific” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about community translation contains several relevant details.
Translated notices offer written access in several languages.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The speakers alternate for ten lines. The material about poetry in two voices contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, voice One describes the city through mechanical sounds.
The material about poetry in two voices contains several relevant details.
Voice One describes the city through mechanical sounds.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be precise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about poetry in two voices contains several relevant details.
Voice One describes the city through mechanical sounds.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The station roof is made of dark iron. The material about the station clock contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, tomas measures his wait by the clock's slow hand.
The material about the station clock contains several relevant details.
Tomas measures his wait by the clock's slow hand.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “More narrowly” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More narrowly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about the station clock contains several relevant details.
Tomas measures his wait by the clock's slow hand.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Gallery lighting remains constant. The material about museum label experiment contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, short object labels reduce the amount of text beside each object.
The material about museum label experiment contains several relevant details.
Short object labels reduce the amount of text beside each object.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about museum label experiment contains several relevant details.
Short object labels reduce the amount of text beside each object.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The mural covers a school courtyard. The material about community mural archive contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, planning sketches show ideas omitted from the final composition.
The material about community mural archive contains several relevant details.
Planning sketches show ideas omitted from the final composition.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about community mural archive contains several relevant details.
Planning sketches show ideas omitted from the final composition.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The neighborhood grew around an old market. The material about two maps of home contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, evelyn's map marks favorite trees and neighbors' kitchens.
The material about two maps of home contains several relevant details.
Evelyn's map marks favorite trees and neighbors' kitchens.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about two maps of home contains several relevant details.
Evelyn's map marks favorite trees and neighbors' kitchens.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Workers receive the same hourly pay. The material about shared-work schedules contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable.
The material about shared-work schedules contains several relevant details.
Fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “To be specific” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be specific” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about shared-work schedules contains several relevant details.
Fixed shifts make staffing levels predictable.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The play runs for ninety minutes. The material about accessible performance guide contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, plain-language synopsis helps readers follow major events.
The material about accessible performance guide contains several relevant details.
Plain-language synopsis helps readers follow major events.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be precise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about accessible performance guide contains several relevant details.
Plain-language synopsis helps readers follow major events.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The rehearsal occurs in an empty library hall. The material about the unfinished melody contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, leena leaves spaces in the score for improvisation.
The material about the unfinished melody contains several relevant details.
Leena leaves spaces in the score for improvisation.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More narrowly” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More narrowly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about the unfinished melody contains several relevant details.
Leena leaves spaces in the score for improvisation.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Both parks are accessible by bus. The material about park-use counts contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, ridge Park draws concentrated evening use.
The material about park-use counts contains several relevant details.
Ridge Park draws concentrated evening use.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about park-use counts contains several relevant details.
Ridge Park draws concentrated evening use.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
All samples are grown in the same lab. The material about moss moisture trial contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, ridge moss loses water quickly under moving air.
The material about moss moisture trial contains several relevant details.
Ridge moss loses water quickly under moving air.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about moss moisture trial contains several relevant details.
Ridge moss loses water quickly under moving air.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Snow gathers outside the theater. The material about the borrowed coat contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves.
The material about the borrowed coat contains several relevant details.
Amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about the borrowed coat contains several relevant details.
Amal initially feels embarrassed by its oversized sleeves.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Menus remain unchanged during the study. Cost-framed signs is cafeteria signs describing money lost to waste. The material about food-waste messages contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, cost-framed signs encourage diners to take only what they will eat.
The material about food-waste messages contains several relevant details.
Cost-framed signs encourage diners to take only what they will eat.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be specific” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be specific” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about food-waste messages contains several relevant details.
Cost-framed signs encourage diners to take only what they will eat.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Soil moisture is controlled. Dark-coated seeds is synthetic seeds with charcoal-colored coats. The material about seed-coat temperature contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat.
The material about seed-coat temperature contains several relevant details.
Dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be precise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about seed-coat temperature contains several relevant details.
Dark-coated seeds absorb more radiant heat.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The village has no view of the sea. Davin is a potter in an original fable. The material about messages in clay contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup.
The material about messages in clay contains several relevant details.
Davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “More narrowly” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More narrowly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about messages in clay contains several relevant details.
Davin presses tiny wave marks into each cup.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The proposal covers eighteen kilometers. Online map comments is location-tagged responses in a synthetic transit consultation. The material about cycling-route feedback contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe.
The material about cycling-route feedback contains several relevant details.
Online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about cycling-route feedback contains several relevant details.
Online map comments identify intersections that feel unsafe.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Routes are equal in length. Continuous hedge is an unbroken planted corridor in a synthetic field test. The material about urban moth movement contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover.
The material about urban moth movement contains several relevant details.
Continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about urban moth movement contains several relevant details.
Continuous hedge provides uninterrupted cover.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The election concerns a student council. Suri is a student candidate in an original campus story. The material about a quiet election contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, suri listens privately before proposing changes.
The material about a quiet election contains several relevant details.
Suri listens privately before proposing changes.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about a quiet election contains several relevant details.
Suri listens privately before proposing changes.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The schools use identical menu cycles. Before-school service is breakfast offered before the first bell. The material about school breakfast timing contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, before-school service requires students to arrive early.
The material about school breakfast timing contains several relevant details.
Before-school service requires students to arrive early.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “To be specific” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be specific” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about school breakfast timing contains several relevant details.
Before-school service requires students to arrive early.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Each prototype has the same mass. Ribbed tiles is prototype roof tiles with raised channels. The material about cooling roof tiles contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air.
The material about cooling roof tiles contains several relevant details.
Ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be precise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about cooling roof tiles contains several relevant details.
Ribbed tiles create more surface exposed to passing air.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The postcard bears no photograph. The postcard is a message sent in an original epistolary story. The material about the river postcard contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, the postcard contains only three short sentences.
The material about the river postcard contains several relevant details.
The postcard contains only three short sentences.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More narrowly” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More narrowly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about the river postcard contains several relevant details.
The postcard contains only three short sentences.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The square borders a transit station. The fountain plan is a proposal to restore a square's historic fountain. The material about restoring a public square contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, the fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark.
The material about restoring a public square contains several relevant details.
The fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about restoring a public square contains several relevant details.
The fountain plan preserves a recognizable civic landmark.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Reward volume is identical. Color cue is a blue marker beside a sugar source. The material about bee learning cues contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, color cue is recognized quickly after short training.
The material about bee learning cues contains several relevant details.
Color cue is recognized quickly after short training.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about bee learning cues contains several relevant details.
Color cue is recognized quickly after short training.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The play is staged in a circular room. Mei is an actor rehearsing an original play. The material about actors and masks contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask.
The material about actors and masks contains several relevant details.
Mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about actors and masks contains several relevant details.
Mei speaks more boldly while wearing the mask.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The test route contains seven turns. Blue floor markings is a route cue tested in a synthetic design study. The material about color in wayfinding contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors.
The material about color in wayfinding contains several relevant details.
Blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be specific” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be specific” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about color in wayfinding contains several relevant details.
Blue floor markings create a continuous path through corridors.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Upstream flow is monitored. Woody barriers is small structures placed in a synthetic stream. The material about stream restoration contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, woody barriers slow water and collect sediment.
The material about stream restoration contains several relevant details.
Woody barriers slow water and collect sediment.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be precise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about stream restoration contains several relevant details.
Woody barriers slow water and collect sediment.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The bakery opens before sunrise. Jun is a baker in an original neighborhood story. The material about a baker's ledger contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, jun uses memory rather than exact measurements.
The material about a baker's ledger contains several relevant details.
Jun uses memory rather than exact measurements.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “More narrowly” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More narrowly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about a baker's ledger contains several relevant details.
Jun uses memory rather than exact measurements.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The objects are presented in a teaching collection. River-clay bowls is fictional vessels made in the Luma valley. The material about ceramic surface traditions contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, river-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord.
The material about ceramic surface traditions contains several relevant details.
River-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about ceramic surface traditions contains several relevant details.
River-clay bowls show fine lines pressed with woven cord.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The plants grow in adjacent plots. Wide flowers is synthetic flowers with broad pale petals. The material about night-blooming flowers contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, wide flowers are visited by several insect groups.
The material about night-blooming flowers contains several relevant details.
Wide flowers are visited by several insect groups.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about night-blooming flowers contains several relevant details.
Wide flowers are visited by several insect groups.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The courtyard is too narrow for direct sunlight. Asha is a singer practicing in an original scene. The material about voices across a courtyard contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, asha sends melodies through an open window.
The material about voices across a courtyard contains several relevant details.
Asha sends melodies through an open window.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about voices across a courtyard contains several relevant details.
Asha sends melodies through an open window.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Discussion is recorded in pairs. Descriptive captions is museum captions naming visible features. The material about captions and looking contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, descriptive captions direct attention to details already present.
The material about captions and looking contains several relevant details.
Descriptive captions direct attention to details already present.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “To be specific” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be specific” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about captions and looking contains several relevant details.
Descriptive captions direct attention to details already present.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Charge cycles are automated. Cool storage is battery cells stored at a low stable temperature. The material about battery storage temperature contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, cool storage preserves more initial capacity.
The material about battery storage temperature contains several relevant details.
Cool storage preserves more initial capacity.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be precise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about battery storage temperature contains several relevant details.
Cool storage preserves more initial capacity.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The chair belonged to three generations. The carved chair is a damaged chair in an original family story. The material about the restored chair contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, the carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use.
The material about the restored chair contains several relevant details.
The carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More narrowly” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More narrowly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about the restored chair contains several relevant details.
The carved chair retains scratches made during decades of use.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Headphones are available beside the projection. Field recordings is sounds collected along an invented river district. The material about sound-map installation contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, field recordings preserve small changes in local sound.
The material about sound-map installation contains several relevant details.
Field recordings preserve small changes in local sound.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about sound-map installation contains several relevant details.
Field recordings preserve small changes in local sound.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Sites are separated by equal distances. Automated microphones is recorders placed throughout a synthetic forest survey. The material about bird-call detection contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, automated microphones collect sound for many hours.
The material about bird-call detection contains several relevant details.
Automated microphones collect sound for many hours.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about bird-call detection contains several relevant details.
Automated microphones collect sound for many hours.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The archive covers twelve market years. Harbor tax lists is invented records from a coastal town's market. The material about market-day archives contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain.
The material about market-day archives contains several relevant details.
Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about market-day archives contains several relevant details.
Harbor tax lists record changing quantities of imported grain.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The source poem is fictional. Version A is an original translation using formal diction. The material about translation choices contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone.
The material about translation choices contains several relevant details.
Version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be specific” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be specific” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about translation choices contains several relevant details.
Version A preserves the source poem's ceremonial tone.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
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. The material about salt-tolerant seedlings contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt.
The material about salt-tolerant seedlings contains several relevant details.
Line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be precise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about salt-tolerant seedlings contains several relevant details.
Line K maintains leaf color under moderate salt.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
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. The material about neighborhood shade survey contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks.
The material about neighborhood shade survey contains several relevant details.
Block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “More narrowly” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More narrowly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about neighborhood shade survey contains several relevant details.
Block Alder has mature trees along most sidewalks.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
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. The material about poster hierarchy contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance.
The material about poster hierarchy contains several relevant details.
Large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “What is more” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Accordingly” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about poster hierarchy contains several relevant details.
Large date text lets viewers identify timing from a distance.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
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. The material about reef-sound playback contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls.
The material about reef-sound playback contains several relevant details.
Healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Later” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Consequently” signals consequence or logical result, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about reef-sound playback contains several relevant details.
Healthy-reef sounds include clicks and fish calls.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The city library serves six neighborhoods. Mobile library stops is temporary book-lending stations in a synthetic pilot. Extended evening hours is a schedule change at the main library. The material about library access pilot contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods.
The material about library access pilot contains several relevant details.
Mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Stated another way” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Above all” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about library access pilot contains several relevant details.
Mobile library stops bring books into neighborhoods.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The notation system is explained beforehand. Symbolic notation is written marks representing movement sequences. Video rehearsal is a recording of dancers performing the same sequence. The material about dance notation workshop contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page.
The material about dance notation workshop contains several relevant details.
Symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “To be specific” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “In fact” signals confirmation or heightened emphasis, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Conversely” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be specific” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about dance notation workshop contains several relevant details.
Symbolic notation makes timing patterns easy to compare on a page.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
Camera angle remains fixed. Waxed leaves is synthetic leaves with a thick wax layer. Matte leaves is matched leaves with a rougher surface. The material about leaf-surface droplets contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets.
The material about leaf-surface droplets contains several relevant details.
Waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Ultimately” signals later stage in time or procedure, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “To be precise” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “All the same” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “To be precise” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about leaf-surface droplets contains several relevant details.
Waxed leaves cause water to form round droplets.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The strike lasted five weeks. Laleh's interview is a fictional oral history about a textile strike. Bento's interview is another fictional account of the same strike. The material about two oral histories contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network.
The material about two oral histories contains several relevant details.
Laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “Moreover” signals addition or continuation, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Still” signals acknowledged obstacle followed by a maintained claim, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “More narrowly” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “More narrowly” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about two oral histories contains several relevant details.
Laleh's interview emphasizes workers' childcare network.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The depot closed forty years earlier. The old depot shell is the retained exterior of a fictional rail depot. The reading rooms is new interior spaces built inside the depot. The material about architectural reuse contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, the old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings.
The material about architectural reuse contains several relevant details.
The old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Incorrect. “As an illustration” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “On the other hand” signals difference, reversal, or alternative, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “By the same token” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Correct. “Specifically” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “Specifically” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about architectural reuse contains several relevant details.
The old depot shell keeps the building's long arched openings.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
The workshop stands beside a quiet canal. Mara is an apprentice lantern maker in an original story. Ilan is the workshop's experienced glass cutter. The material about the two lantern makers contains several relevant details. Transition blank: _____, mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light.
The material about the two lantern makers contains several relevant details.
Mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature.
Correct. “In particular” signals movement from broad to precise, matching the specification narrowing relationship between the ideas.
Incorrect. “For example” signals specific illustration of a broad point, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Likewise” signals meaningful similarity or parallel, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
Incorrect. “Put differently” signals clarification or restatement, which does not match the passage's specification narrowing logic.
The later sentence narrows a broad statement to a particular subject and feature. Therefore, “In particular” is the only option whose discourse function fits the full passage.
The material about the two lantern makers contains several relevant details.
Mara tests translucent paper to soften the lantern light.
specification narrowing: broad reference narrowed to one precise detail.
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