Set 15: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
Critical race theory examines how laws and institutions perpetuate racial inequality even absent explicit discrimination. Historically neutral policies, proponents argue, can produce racially disparate outcomes. _______ opponents contend that such analysis promotes divisiveness by emphasizing group identity over individual merit.
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. Proponents' view is followed by opponents' critique. 'Critics, by contrast' clearly marks this shift to the opposing perspective. 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:
• "proponents argue"
• "opponents contend"
Why others are wrong: D (Cause/effect - opposition isn't caused by the proponents' argument.), C (Emphasis - opponents challenge, not confirm, the theory.), A (Comparison - opponents disagree with, not resemble, proponents.).
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