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Tutor Ted Logic & Transitions on the ACT

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Kenneth is academically unqualified for the job at the university; he has exhibited a terrible attitude towards the other professors and staff.


In the sample sentence above, the two parts of that sentence have

a)

a “positive” relationship (they share general meaning and consequence)

b)

a “negative” relationship (they differ in general meaning and consequence)

c)

no relationship whatsoever

2.

When used between two ideas, the transition word “however” suggests

a)

a “positive” relationship (they share general meaning and consequence)

b)

a “negative” relationship (they differ in general meaning and consequence)

c)

no relationship whatsoever

3.

When tackling Logic & Transition questions, you always want to (select TWO)

a)

read the two paragraphs before before the blank

b)

read the full sentence before the blank

c)

read to the end of the sentence after the blank

4.

Every day thereafter, I would spend the morning with my three comrades; so, we’d go our separate ways for the rest of the day.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

therefore,

c)

since,

d)

then,

5.

It can be difficult to travel to distant reaches of the globe; however, it was far more difficult for people of the 19th century.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

again,

c)

in that case,

d)

unfortunately,

6.

Self-appreciation and self-discipline are the central principles of the technique, considering Barrani claims has a success rate of over ninety percent.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

which

c)

through

d)

despite

7.

The Aurelia Wall featured eighteen large gateways permitting both foot and chariot traffic in and out of the city. In other words, a series of 381 towers and eleven side gates were evenly spaced along the wall.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Therefore, a

c)

Instead, a

d)

A

8.

At first glance, a Renaissance fair looks like a theme park. Being that roller coasters and Ferris wheels, the fair's attractions are the sights, sounds, and tastes inspired by sixteenth-century England.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Yet instead of

c)

Because of

d)

Given that

9.

. “Some birds migrate to avoid harsher winter climates. Swallows, ........................, leave the UK in early winter and fly south…”

a)

however

b)

nevertheless

c)

for instance

d)

furthermore

10.

Wild berries melted on our tongues. For example, the aroma of crushed eucalyptus leaves tingled in our noses.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

On the other hand, the

c)

Just in case, the

d)

The

11.

We need to gather about four cups of spinach from the garden. At the same time, we will purchase the rest of the ingredients.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Once

c)

Later

d)

Sometimes

12.

Bill Clinton was president from 1993 to 2001. Afterward, he stayed in the public eye and supported his wife's political ambitions, including her bid to become President in 2008.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

At long last

c)

However

d)

Until then

13.

The school's talent show will have many more acts this year. At the time of the opening act performed by the emcee, there will be a dance performance, a singing group, and a comedy skit.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Once

c)

Following

d)

Then

14.

Before Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the airplane, humans could only dream of flying. Today, we hardly give a thought to how remarkable it is to be transported above the clouds.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

After a while

c)

Following that

d)

Over the years

15.

Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman elected to serve as a US Senator, representing the state of Illinois. Immediately, after a lengthy period of anonymity, she ran for mayor of Chicago, but received only nine percent of the vote.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Before

c)

Years later

d)

Instead