Set 12: Transitions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Exercise has many health benefits. It strengthens muscles and improves heart health. _______ it can boost mood and reduce stress.
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. 'Additionally' adds more benefits to those already mentioned. 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:
• "strengthens muscles"
• "improves heart health"
• "boost mood and reduce stress"
Why others are wrong: D ('In contrast' shows opposition, but all are benefits.), B ('However' shows contrast, but this adds more benefits.), C ('Instead' suggests replacement, but this adds.).
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