Set 7: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
Not all snakes are venomous. _______ most snakes are completely harmless to humans.
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. 'In fact' emphasizes and supports the claim that not all snakes are venomous. 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:
• "Not all snakes are venomous"
• "most snakes are completely harmless"
Why others are wrong: B ('However' shows contrast, but this supports.), A ('For example' gives specific examples, but this is general support.), D ('Therefore' shows result, but this is emphasis.).
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