Answer Choices
NO CHANGE
Nevertheless,
Regardless,
Similarly,
Explanation for Question 14 From the Writing Section on the Official Sat Practice Test 7
Number 14 is asking about just one word, 2 this first word right here. You will notice that the underlined portion, 3 as well as his answer choices, these are all transition words. 4 We use transition words to transition from one idea into 5 another idea. And that word explains 6 the relationship between those two ideas. 7 It makes the connection between those two ideas and each transition 8 word. Each of these four options they give us. 9 These can all be used in different situations. 10 And our job is to figure out which one fits the situation in the 11 passage. So to figure that out, 12 we have to read the sentence before the transition, 13 figure out what its idea is. Then read the sentence after the transition, 14 figure out what that idea is, then figure out how to link those ideas. 15 Knowing the relationship between those two ideas will make it easier to identify the 16 correct transition word. 17 So let's start by reading before the transition. 18 This sentence says this practice of continued education also known as professional 19 development. Then if it's not only employees, 20 but also their employers. Okay. 21 So what this is saying is that professional development benefits employees 22 and employers, that's essentially what this sentence saying. 23 It's just giving a statement or a claim about the benefit of professional development. 24 All right, now let's read after the transition, 25 this sentence says meaningful professional development is a shared responsib...