SAT® Reading & Writing Practice Question: Transition

Also Great Practice for ACT® English

Today’s practice is a Transition Question. Many students assume these are relatively easy, but be warned - though they are short, they can be surprisingly tricky.

For proper time management on test day, you should aim to answer this question correctly in 30 - 45 seconds. To gain access to all answer explanations and additional practice questions, become a premium subscriber.

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Mock SAT® Transition Question

Deforestation has led to habitat loss and a decrease in biodiversity. ______ in the Amazon rainforest, the destruction of vast tracts of trees has led to the decline of numerous species, such as the golden lion tamarin, jaguars, and harpy eagles.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

A. In response,

B. Despite this,

C. Likewise,

D. Specifically,

(Answer Explanations and Strategy Brief Below.)

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Answer Explanations and Strategy Walk-Through