Set 16: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
The researcher documented significant changes. _______ she discovered related phenomena in the same study.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Detailed Answer Explanation
The correct answer is 'In addition,' because the relationship between the sentences is adding information. Addition transitions connect ideas that are moving in the same direction. If the second sentence introduces new but related information that strengthens or extends the first, an addition transition is needed.
Key Evidence:
• "The researcher documented significant changes...."
• "she discovered related phenomena in the same study..."
Why others are wrong: A ('In contrast,' signals opposition or contradiction, but these sentences present complementary information moving in the same direction), C ('Therefore,' implies the second sentence is a result of the first, but here both sentences present parallel facts), D ('In the same way,' suggests similarity between two different things, but these sentences add to the same topic).