Set 10: Transitions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Minimum wage increases remain controversial among economists. Some studies suggest they reduce poverty without significantly affecting employment rates. _______ other researchers point to evidence that higher wages can lead to reduced hours or job losses in certain sectors.
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. Some studies (positive effects) vs. other researchers (negative effects). 'In contrast' introduces the opposing research findings. 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 studies suggest"
• "other researchers point to evidence"
Why others are wrong: C (Specific detail - the second view is an opposing perspective, not a specification.), B (Cause/effect - the second view isn't caused by the first.), D (Addition - but the second view contradicts, not adds to, the first.).
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