Transitions & Logical Sentence Placement

Type 3: Chronological order

6.

[1] John dusted himself off and returned to the tractor for a flashlight and a length of rope. [2] We tied the end of the rope to the rear of the tractor. [3] I lead the line for John while he went down for a look around. [4] He had discovered one of the largest cave systems in all of New York State. [5] It would take years to map and would be an adventure even more profitable than the original goal that had lead us to discover it.

Multiple Choice

6. Where is the most logical place in this paragraph to add the following sentence?

When John returned to the surface, he was grinning ear to ear.

• After sentence 1

• After sentence 2

• After sentence 3

• After sentence 4

Type 2: Nouns or pronouns in need of clarification

3.

[1] The Large Hadron Collider, the most powerful particle collider in the world, was built to test theories of particle physics. [2] In particular, it was used to prove the existence of the Higgs Boson, a new type of particle that helps explain why things have mass. [3] The Collider is based at the CERN Laboratory and contains four types of detectors. [4] Having more than one detector carry out the same tests gives scientists the ability to cross-check results and identify any anomalies in the data they generate.

Multiple Choice

3. Where is the most logical place in this paragraph to add the following sentence?

Two of them, the ATLAS and CMS detectors, are very similar and can run the same class of experiments.

• After sentence 1

• After sentence 2

• After sentence 3

• After sentence 4

Type 4: Lead/topic sentences

7.

[1] Clinical studies have shown that squatting is better than any other lower-body movement for muscle hypertrophy. [2] In fact, the rate of muscle growth can be up to three times as fast if squats are done correctly as part of a regular workout routine. [3] The back-squat is considered the king of all bodybuilding movements. [4] Most injuries in the gym, however, stem from accidents caused by poor form. [5] As a result, runners will rarely use squats as part of their training.

Multiple Choice

7. To make this paragraph most logical, sentence 3 should be placed...

• where it is now.

• before sentence 1.

• after sentence 4.

• after sentence 5.

Multiple Choice

Robert is strong. ______, he is able to lift heavy weights.

• furthermore

• Therefore

• In addition

• Otherwise

Multiple Choice

Meredith left her textbook at home. ___, she was unable to complete her homework.

• In conclusion

• Otherwise

• As a result

• However

Multiple Choice

I brush my teeth a lot;_________, most days, I brush them at least 4-5 times.

• first

• at the same time

• presently

• in fact

Multiple Choice

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.

• Similarly

• Truly

• Then

• Finally

Multiple Choice

________ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond

• Indeed

• Despite

• For instance

Multiple Choice

________. Nonetheless, I went to school and did the best I could on the test.

• I was nervous about the big test and wanted to say home.

• I studied hard and was ready to start the day.

• I ate breakfast early and headed for school.

• My mom took me to school.

Multiple Choice

_____________ missing so many practices, Justin had a long talk with his coaches.

• Therefore

• On the other hand

• After

• Beyond that