ACT RHETORICAL TRANSITIONS

If you score well on the entrance exam, you may be eligible for a university scholarship.

• Despite

• In the first place

• When

• NO CHANGE

I broke my leg ice skating yesterday; because, I will not be able to perform in the ballet recital next week.

• besides

• NO CHANGE

• as a result

• on the other hand

Many young people are unable to buy a house due to escalating home prices.

• despite

• NO CHANGE

• in addition to

• along with

Mabry wants to learn to play the French horn, one of the most difficult instruments in the orchestra. In addition, he practices every day despite his busy work schedule.

• For instance

• For this reason

• On the other hand

• NO CHANGE

I have noticed that you are able to remain focused in a crisis. When you can also handle multiple tasks at once, you would probably be a good air traffic controller.

• In the first place

• In contrast

• NO CHANGE

• Since

The instructions for the exam indicated that the students could bring in some materials. Since this applied, the students could bring calculators, extra pencils, and scratch paper.

• Because,

• Given,

• NO CHANGE

• For example,

The children at the birthday party thought they were waiting for a cake. In reality, they were waiting for their favorite character to make a surprise entrance.

• Because,

• Given,

• Although,

• NO CHANGE