Set 11: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart' challenged Western portrayals of Africa by presenting Igbo culture from an insider's perspective. The novel depicts a complex society with its own laws, customs, and religious beliefs. _______ it also unflinchingly examines internal tensions and contradictions within that society.
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. The novel shows both the society's richness AND its problems—a balanced portrayal. 'At the same time' shows these coexisting aspects. 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:
• "complex society with its own laws"
• "internal tensions and contradictions"
Why others are wrong: B (Restatement - tensions are a different aspect, not a restatement.), C (Example - tensions are not an example of laws and customs.), A (Cause/effect - examining tensions isn't caused by depicting customs.).
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