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Set 9: Transitions (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills. It also conserves natural resources like timber and water. _______ recycling saves energy compared to producing new materials.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

A. Therefore,
B. Additionally,✓ Correct
C. For instance,
D. However,

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question asks you to choose the transition that best connects two ideas. List of benefits: 1. Reduce waste, 2. Conserve resources, 3. Save energy. 'Additionally' adds another point to the list. 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:

• "helps reduce"

• "also conserves"

• "saves energy"

Why others are wrong: C (Not an example of the previous point.), D (Contrast.), A (Cause/Effect.).

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