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Set 13: Transitions (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Honeybees communicate through dance. _______ they perform a 'waggle dance' to tell other bees where to find food.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

A. Specifically,✓ Correct
B. Meanwhile,
C. However,
D. In contrast,

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question asks you to choose the transition that best connects two ideas. 'Specifically' introduces a specific example of how they communicate through dance. 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:

• "communicate through dance"

• "'waggle dance'"

Why others are wrong: D ('In contrast' shows opposition, but this adds detail.), C ('However' shows contrast, but this gives details.), B ('Meanwhile' shows simultaneous events, not specification.).

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