Organization: 1. Logical sequence, 2. Transition

clue

Look for markers like pronouns, "this [noun]," and transition words such as "additionally;" these tell you how sentences should link up.

logical sequence question

where a sentence or paragraph should be placed within a passage. (about 2-3 organization questions on SAT Writing.)

Placing New Sentences

The writer wants to add the following sentence to the paragraph, or To [achieve a specific goal], the writer wants to add the following sentence, (new sentence) The best placement for this sentence is:

Placing Existing Sentences

To make this paragraph most logical, sentence [#] should be placed

Transitional Phrases and Sentences

Which choice most effectively sets up the information given at the end of the sentence? or information that follows? provides the most logical introduction to the sentence? most logically follows from the previous sentence?

Additional Information

connects two ideas that are very similar.

Transition Question

help you establish logical connections between ideas. (about 5-7 transition questions on the SAT/ no stem)

Cause and Effect

shows how one event leads to another.

Contradiction

shows that two ideas contrast with each other or contradict each other.

Sequence of Event

shows the order (time) certain events happen in.