Avoid redundant or logically mismatched transitions.
核心知识
If the text already signals a relationship through its own wording, a transition that repeats that signal is redundant. Also watch for transitions that technically fit one sentence but misrepresent the actual logic.
深入理解
Two common traps show up on the SAT:
Redundancy – The passage itself already contains a word like "but," "although," or "because" that signals the relationship. Adding a transition that duplicates that signal is wrong. If a sentence already says "Although X is true, Y," you don't need "However" in front—the "although" already handles the contrast.
Logical mismatch – A transition sounds sophisticated and vaguely appropriate, but it signals the wrong relationship. "Consequently" sounds authoritative, but if there's no cause-effect logic, it's wrong no matter how polished it seems.
To catch these:
- After choosing a transition, re-read the full sentence. Does the transition add a logical signal the text needs, or does it repeat one already there?
- Can you explain in plain English why this specific relationship label (contrast, cause, addition, etc.) fits? If you can't, you may be falling for a mismatch.
示例解析
Although many urban planners advocate for wider roads to reduce traffic congestion, research consistently shows that adding lanes encourages more driving and ultimately worsens gridlock—a phenomenon known as induced demand. ______ cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam have instead invested in cycling infrastructure and public transit, resulting in measurably lower congestion levels.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
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