Using Transitions to Guide Reader Practice Test

Read the following passage and answer the question.

Some parents want the district to eliminate homework in elementary school. They argue that children already spend seven hours in class and need time for play. Teachers respond that short assignments help families see what students are learning and allow practice with basic skills. Meanwhile, the district’s own data show that homework completion rates vary widely by neighborhood, tracking access to quiet space and adult help. If the goal is equity, the district should redesign homework as optional, in-class practice rather than a nightly requirement. That approach preserves repetition without turning home resources into a hidden grading factor.

The transition in the bolded sentence primarily serves to…

Read the following passage and answer the question.

A college is considering test-optional admissions. Advocates say standardized tests reward families who can pay for tutoring and repeated test dates. Skeptics argue that without scores, admissions officers will lean even more heavily on essays and extracurriculars that can also reflect privilege. In other words, eliminating tests does not automatically eliminate inequity; it simply changes where inequity hides. If the college goes test-optional, it should also expand fee waivers, fund counselors at under-resourced schools, and audit its decisions for bias.

The transition In other words primarily serves to…