RELATIONSHIPS II: Mastery Test 1
A. Fill in each blank with an appropriate transition from the box. Use each transition once. Then, in the spaces provided, write the letter of the transition you have chosen.
A. because B. for example C. in contrast
D. similar E. therefore
Hint: Make sure that each word or phrase that you choose fits smoothly into the flow of the sentence. Test your choices by reading each sentence to yourself.
1. 1The period and the semicolon are marks of punctuation that have a
use. 2Both can serve to mark the division between
two complete thoughts.
2. ’Most listeners don’t simply absorb your message like human sponges. 2They send back messages of their own called feedback.
3 , when you phone a friend to say you’ll be late,
you may hear, “Hey, you really need to get here on time!” 4That is feedback.
3. ’There are actually two types of smog: the London type and the Los Angeles type. 2The London variety is caused by the burning of fossil
fuels, mainly coal with high sulfur content.3 , Los
Angeles smog results when cool ocean air slips under a layer of warmer air and becomes trapped, along with exhaust emissions from automobiles. 4This type of smog occurs in valleys and other areas with poor air circulation.
4. ’The ancient Chinese taught that it was distasteful to serve meat in large
pieces that resembled the original animal. 2 ,
they preferred to cut the meat into bite-size pieces in the kitchen. 3People then used chopsticks at the table to eat the small morsels of meat.
5. ’As a result of millions of years of evolution, people from different racial backgrounds may have similar physical characteristics. 2American Plains Indians, Ethiopians, and northern Europeans, for example, share the trait of a high-bridged, narrow nose. 3They all lived in similar cold, dry climates or higher latitudes. 4A high, narrow nose is an advantage
under these conditions it allows the air in the nasal
passage to be moisturized before entering the lungs.
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