Set 12: Transitions (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Marco Polo traveled from Italy to China in the 13th century. _______ he stayed in China for 17 years.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to choose the transition that best connects two ideas. 'Once there' connects his arrival to what he did after arriving. Transitions signal the relationship between sentences or paragraphs. Determine the logical relationship (addition, contrast, cause-effect, example) and select the transition that accurately expresses it. The right transition makes the relationship between ideas crystal clear. Consider what logical connection exists: Is the second idea adding to the first? Contrasting it? Showing a result? The transition should accurately reflect this relationship.
Key Evidence:
• "traveled from Italy to China"
• "stayed in China for 17 years"
Why others are wrong: C ('In contrast' shows opposition, but this is sequence.), B ('However' shows contrast, but this continues the story.), D ('Consequently' implies staying was a result, but it's what happened.).
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