Set 16: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
The investigation showed significant {quality1}. _______ the subsequent trial demonstrated even greater {quality2}.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Detailed Answer Explanation
The correct answer is 'Likewise,' because the relationship between the sentences is showing similarity. Comparison transitions show that two different subjects share similar characteristics or outcomes. Words like "Similarly" and "Likewise" highlight these parallels between distinct entities.
Key Evidence:
• "The investigation showed significant {quality1}...."
• "the subsequent trial demonstrated even greater {qu..."
Why others are wrong: A ('In addition,' simply adds more information about the same topic, but here we compare two different subjects), B ('Thus,' implies one caused the other, but the relationship is parallel similarity, not causation), D ('However,' signals opposition, but these sentences show parallel outcomes between different subjects).