Set 15: Transitions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Many cities are building more bike lanes. This encourages people to ride bikes instead of driving cars. _______ it helps reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
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. Action: Ride bikes vs cars. Outcome: Reduce traffic/pollution. Cause and Effect. 'As a result' fits perfectly. 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:
• "ride bikes instead"
• "reduce traffic"
Why others are wrong: B (Contrast.), A (Alternative.), D (Contrast.).
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