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Set 15: Transitions (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Vitamins are essential for good health. Vitamin C, _______ helps the body fight infections.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

A. instead,
B. in particular,✓ Correct
C. however,
D. as a result,

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question asks you to choose the transition that best connects two ideas. 'In particular' singles out Vitamin C as a specific example of vitamins. 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:

• "Vitamins are essential"

• "Vitamin C... helps"

Why others are wrong: C ('however' shows contrast, but this is a specific example.), D ('as a result' shows cause-effect, not specification.), A ('instead' suggests replacement, not specification.).

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