Set 16: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
The researcher documented unexpected correlations. _______ she discovered additional patterns in the same study.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Detailed Answer Explanation
The correct answer is 'Furthermore,' because the relationship between the sentences is adding information. When two sentences both support the same idea or add to each other, addition transitions like "Furthermore" or "Moreover" are appropriate. The key is that both statements work together rather than opposing each other.
Key Evidence:
• "The researcher documented unexpected correlations...."
• "she discovered additional patterns in the same stu..."
Why others are wrong: A ('Therefore,' implies the second sentence is a result of the first, but here both sentences present parallel facts), B ('In the same way,' suggests similarity between two different things, but these sentences add to the same topic), C ('On the other hand,' signals opposition or contradiction, but these sentences present complementary information moving in the same direction).