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Difficulty: MediumSentence-Level Transitions

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Polynesian wayfinders navigated thousands of miles of open ocean without any modern instruments, relying instead on natural cues like stars, ocean swells, and bird migration patterns to guide their canoes. [1] Consequently, a sudden overcast sky or an unexpected shift in wind could disorient even a skilled navigator, stalling the journey for days.

Which choice best replaces the underlined word [1] to establish a logical transition between the two sentences?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. HoweverAnswer
  3. C
    For example
  4. D
    Moreover

Answer

However
The transition 'However' is correct because it signals a contrast or limitation: although wayfinders successfully used natural cues, those same cues were vulnerable to weather changes, which could disorient them.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the first sentence describing navigation methods and the second sentence describing weather disruptions.
The first sentence explains the reliance on natural cues, while the second sentence describes how easily these cues can be disrupted by the weather.
This establishes that the second sentence presents a limitation or challenge to the methods mentioned in the first sentence.
2
Identify the logical transition category required.
A contrast transition is needed to connect the two thoughts logically.
Contrast transitions highlight a contradiction, exception, or shift in tone between sentences.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the correct contrast transition.
'However' is the only choice that signals contrast. 'Consequently' shows cause-effect, 'For example' shows illustration, and 'Moreover' shows addition.
Matching the correct category of transition ensures sentence-level coherence.

Key Concept

Sentence-Level Transitions
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