SHSAT SHSAT Scrambled Paragraphs 3

Question 1

A sentence reads: 'Despite these challenges, the expedition succeeded.' This sentence most likely:

Accepted Answer

Follows sentences describing obstacles the expedition faced

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Opens the paragraph by introducing challenges

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Precedes the description of the challenges

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Introduces a new, unrelated topic

Question 2

Which word signals a cause-and-effect relationship?

Accepted Answer

Therefore

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However

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Although

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Meanwhile

Question 3

To put a scrambled paragraph in order, a student should first:

Accepted Answer

Find the sentence that introduces the main idea

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Identify the longest sentence

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Choose the sentence with the most details

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Select the sentence with the most adjectives

Question 4

'In contrast' is used to signal:

Accepted Answer

A difference between two ideas

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A time sequence

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A supporting example

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A summary of the paragraph

Question 5

A sentence beginning 'As a result of these policies' must follow a sentence about:

Accepted Answer

The specific policies themselves

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The effects of the policies

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A question about policies

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An unrelated historical event

Question 6

Which sentence is best suited to be a topic sentence for a paragraph about climate change?

Accepted Answer

Climate change poses serious threats to ecosystems worldwide.

Answer

Arctic ice melted at record rates in 2023.

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Polar bears rely on sea ice for hunting.

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.