Set 10: Transitions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Nuremberg Trials established individual criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity, rejecting the 'just following orders' defense. This precedent, _______ has proven difficult to apply consistently—subsequent atrocities from Cambodia to Rwanda occurred without timely intervention, and international justice remains subject to the political will of powerful nations.
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. Nuremberg's importance is acknowledged, but its application has been inconsistent. 'Though landmark' balances recognition with critique. 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:
• "established individual criminal responsibility"
• "has proven difficult to apply consistently"
Why others are wrong: B (Specific detail - the inconsistency is a general critique, not a specification.), A (Expectation - the inconsistency is regrettable, not expected.), C (Comparison - the difficulty contrasts with the principle established.).
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