Set 15: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
The printing press revolutionized information access in 15th-century Europe. Books became cheaper and more widely available, enabling literacy to spread beyond the clergy and aristocracy. _______ the internet has democratized information in the 21st century, allowing billions to access knowledge previously confined to libraries.
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. Both the printing press and internet demokratized information access. 'Similarly' draws a parallel between these two historical developments. 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:
• "revolutionized information access"
• "democratized information"
Why others are wrong: D (Contrast - there's no unexpected element here.), C (Cause/effect - the internet wasn't caused by the printing press.), A (Contrast - but both technologies had similar democratizing effects.).
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