SHSAT SHSAT Scrambled Paragraphs

Question 1

Which sentence would logically come FIRST in a paragraph about photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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As a result, oxygen is released into the air.

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Chlorophyll in leaves absorbs sunlight energy.

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This glucose is then used by the plant for energy.

Question 2

Which transition word best connects: 'She studied every night. ___, she passed the exam.'

Accepted Answer

Consequently

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However

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Although

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Meanwhile

Question 3

In a scrambled paragraph, a sentence beginning with 'This discovery' most likely:

Accepted Answer

Follows the sentence that describes the discovery

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Introduces a new topic

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Starts the paragraph

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Ends with a question

Question 4

Which sentence is LEAST likely to be the concluding sentence of a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

First, students began using tablets in classrooms.

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In summary, technology has transformed education.

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Overall, these changes have improved learning outcomes.

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These findings highlight the importance of digital literacy.

Question 5

A sentence reads: 'For example, bees pollinate flowers that produce one-third of our food supply.' This sentence most likely follows a sentence about:

Accepted Answer

The importance of insects to agriculture

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The life cycle of bees

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How honey is made

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Types of flowers

Question 6

Which sentence best follows: 'The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.'

Accepted Answer

In fact, scientists estimate new species are discovered there each year.

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Deforestation is a global problem.

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The forest was named after the Amazon River.

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Trees produce oxygen.