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Difficulty: HardSentence-Level Transitions

Unlike oil paints, which remain wet and workable for days, egg tempera dries almost immediately upon application. This rapid drying time prevents artists from blending colors directly on the painting support. [1] For instance, to create the illusion of three-dimensional form, tempera painters must build up layers of color using thousands of tiny, overlapping brushstrokes.

Which choice provides the most logical transition from the preceding sentence to the highlighted sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. Instead,Answer
  3. C
    Likewise,
  4. D
    Nevertheless,

Answer

The choice 'Instead,' is correct because it logically connects the limitation described in the first sentence with the alternative action described in the second sentence.
The correct choice is 'Instead,' because it establishes the proper relationship between the two sentences. The first sentence describes a limitation (artists cannot blend colors directly due to the fast-drying paint), while the second sentence describes the alternative method they use to create gradients. 'Instead' logically connects the impossible action with its alternative.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the two sentences.
The first sentence explains that tempera paint dries too quickly to allow direct color blending. The second sentence explains that artists use tiny, overlapping brushstrokes to create smooth color gradients.
Understanding the logical connection between the ideas is necessary to select the correct transition.
2
Evaluate the logical relationship.
Since blending is impossible, the artists must use a different method. This represents an alternative approach to the problem.
This helps identify what type of transition (e.g., contrast, addition, alternative, cause-effect) is required.
3
Test the options against the identified relationship.
'Instead' accurately represents the choice of an alternative method. Other options like 'For instance' (illustration), 'Likewise' (similarity), and 'Nevertheless' (concession) do not fit the context.
This confirms the correct choice while eliminating the distractors.

Key Concept

Sentence-Level Transitions
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