Set 6: Transitions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Shakespeare wrote both comedies and tragedies. His comedies, _______ often end with marriages and celebrations.
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. 'For instance' introduces specific details about comedies as an example. 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:
• "wrote both comedies and tragedies"
• "comedies... end with marriages"
Why others are wrong: B ('However' shows contrast, but this describes comedies.), A ('As a result' implies cause-effect, not description.), D ('Therefore' implies result, but this is description.).
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