Set 9: Transitions (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The movie received poor reviews from critics. _______ it became a box office hit.
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. 'Surprisingly' signals the unexpected contrast: poor reviews but box office success. 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:
• "poor reviews"
• "became a box office hit"
Why others are wrong: B ('As a result' implies expected consequence, but this is unexpected.), A ('Therefore' shows expected result, but success was unexpected.), C ('Similarly' shows comparison, but this is contrast.).
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