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Set 1: Transitions

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Penguins are birds, but they cannot fly. Instead, they are excellent swimmers. _______ their wings have evolved into flippers that help them glide through the water.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

A. In fact,✓ Correct
B. However,
C. For example,
D. Despite this,

Detailed Explanation

The second sentence explains/emphasizes *how* they swim (wings -> flippers). 'In fact' introduces a specific detail that supports/amplifies the previous statement.

Key Evidence:

• "excellent swimmers"

• "wings ... into flippers"

Why others are wrong: B (Contrast, but this supports.), C (Not an example of swimming, but the mechanism.), D (Contrast, but this supports.).

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