Set 11: Transitions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions. _______ it remains one of the most visited tourist attractions today.
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. 'Today' signals the shift from historical purpose to current status. 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:
• "was built to protect"
• "remains one of the most visited"
Why others are wrong: A ('As a result' implies tourism is caused by protection, which isn't logical.), D ('For example' introduces an example, not a time shift.), C ('Similarly' shows comparison, but this is a time shift.).
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