Rhetorical organisation questions ask about sentence placement, paragraph order, and transition words. These test your understanding of logical flow.
Transition Words
Contrast
however, nevertheless, on the other hand, although, despite, yet, but
Continuation/Addition
furthermore, moreover, additionally, also, in addition
Cause/Effect
therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, because, since
Example
for example, for instance, specifically, such as
Time
meanwhile, subsequently, finally, previously, then
Choosing the Right Transition
- Read the sentence before and after the blank.
- Determine the logical relationship.
- Choose the transition that matches.
Sentence Placement
A sentence should go where:
- It follows logically from what comes before.
- It connects to what comes after.
- Pronouns reference clear antecedents.
Paragraph Order
Look for: chronological signals, topic sentences, transitions that connect to previous paragraphs.
Practice Problems
- Choose: "The experiment failed. (However/Therefore/Moreover), the team redesigned the protocol."
- Where should this sentence be placed in the paragraph?
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Key Takeaways
Match the logical relationship to the transition.
Contrast: however, but. Addition: moreover, also. Cause: therefore, thus.
For placement: check what comes before and after.