Set 8: Transitions (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The invention of the steam engine revolutionized transportation. _______ it also transformed manufacturing.
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. 'In addition' adds another area that was transformed by the steam engine. 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:
• "revolutionized transportation"
• "also transformed manufacturing"
Why others are wrong: C ('However' shows contrast, but this adds information.), B ('On the other hand' shows alternative view, but this adds.), D ('Instead' suggests replacement, but both happened.).
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