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5. NOW read the sentences | 5. NOW read the sentences | ||
** don't summarize, '''simplify''' (to avoid misconstruing the meanings) | ** don't summarize, '''simplify''' (to avoid misconstruing the meanings) | ||
click EXPAND to see transition sentences example from [https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-practice-test-6.pdf CB Writing practice test 6, question 8]: | |||
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''"The research demonstrated a clear correlation between introducing phosphates and the | ''"The research demonstrated a clear correlation between introducing phosphates and the | ||
growth of blue-green algae. [9] <u>For example</u>, legislators in Canada passed laws banning | growth of blue-green algae. [9] <u>For example</u>, legislators in Canada passed laws banning | ||
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* D) Subsequently, << YES bc Sentence logically follows chronologically Sentence 1 | * D) Subsequently, << YES bc Sentence logically follows chronologically Sentence 1 | ||
** So the answer is D) | ** So the answer is D) | ||
== Transitions between paragraphs == | |||
* the Writing test frequently asks for an "effective transition" or to "add" or "delete" a topic sentence (the first sentence of a paragraph) based upon the prior paragraph | |||
* it is useful to think of these transitions (topic) sentences as transition words, which: | |||
** connect ideas | |||
** move the reader from one idea to the next | |||
* students can see look at these transition sentences the same way they do transition words (above), i.e.: | |||
** does it provide a positive or negative transition? | |||
** does it continue a thougth or idea? | |||
** does it contrast or change the subject? | |||
click expand for an example from [https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-practice-test-8.pdf CB Writing practice test 8, question 10] on a transition topic sentence: | |||
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* the prior paragraph discusses how organic compost is discarded to landfills, concluding that: | |||
<pre> | |||
As a result, organic material that is sent to landfills | |||
contribute to the release of methane, a very | |||
potent greenhouse gas. | |||
</pre> | |||
* the next paragraph starts with: | |||
<pre> | |||
[10] [While composting can sometimes lead to | |||
accidental pollution through the release of methane gas,] | |||
cities such as San Francisco and Seattle have instituted | |||
mandatory composting laws requiring individuals and | |||
businesses to use separate bins for compostable waste. | |||
</pre> | |||
* possible answers: | |||
<pre>Which choice provides the most effective transition | |||
from the previous paragraph? | |||
A) While composting can sometimes lead to accidental pollution through the release of methane gas, [NO CHANGE] | |||
B) Though government regulations vary, | |||
C) Armed with these facts, | |||
D) Mindful of this setback | |||
</pre> | |||
Elimination: | |||
* x A) While... | |||
** while creates an incorrect transition because the idea of wasted compost in the prior paragraph is not carried on into the subsequent paragraphy | |||
* x B) Though... | |||
** while creates an incorrect transition because the prior paragraph did not mention "government regulations" | |||
* y C) Armed with these facts, | |||
** if we translate "armed with these facts" to "given these facts" or "based upon these facts" we can see the connection between the prior paragraph's presentation of "facts" about compost and other waste/ landfills, some governments have acted upon them | |||
* x D) Mindful of this setback | |||
** there is no "setback" discussed in either paragraph | |||
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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||