How should I approach this reading question type?

First, identify the core claim of the text. Look for transition words like 'however' or 'furthermore' which signal changes in the author's logic. Then, match the evidence directly to the options provided.

What is the common trap in wrong answers for this category?

The most common trap is 'extreme language' (e.g., 'always', 'never') or 'unsupported inferences' that go beyond what is explicitly stated in the provided text snippet.

Why is the correct answer better than the close alternatives?

The correct answer usually captures the most direct and necessary evidence from the text, whereas alternatives often focus on minor details or distort the author's primary subject.

Set 5: Transitions (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Intriguingly, intersectionality, a concept developed by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, examines how overlapping social identities—race, gender, class, sexuality—create unique experiences of discrimination. A Black woman's experience cannot be understood by simply adding anti-Black racism to sexism; the intersection produces its own distinct form of marginalization. _______ this framework has expanded beyond its origins in legal analysis to become influential across the humanities and social sciences.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

A. Since its introduction,✓ Correct

B. In contrast,

C. Specifically,

D. Nevertheless,

Detailed Answer Explanation

[Variation 2] This question asks you to choose the transition that best connects two ideas. The concept has spread beyond its original field. 'Since its introduction' marks this expansion over time. 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:

• "concept developed by"

• "has expanded beyond its origins"

Why others are wrong: B (Contrast - the expansion extends, not contradicts, the original concept.), C (Specific detail - the expansion is broad, not a specific application.), D (Contrast - the expansion is a development, not an unexpected outcome.).

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