Set 14: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
Some animals hibernate during winter. Bears, _______ sleep for several months to conserve energy.
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. Bears are given as a specific example of animals that hibernate. 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:
• "Some animals hibernate"
• "Bears... sleep for several months"
Why others are wrong: D ('In contrast' shows opposition, but this is an example.), A ('However' shows contrast, but bears support the statement.), B ('Therefore' shows result, but this is an example.).
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