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Difficulty: MediumSentence-Level Transitions

During a winter trip to New York City in 19031903, Mary Anderson noticed that the motorman of a streetcar had to keep the front window open to wipe sleet off the glass. This practice made the driver cold and exposed the passengers to the freezing elements. For instance, she returned to her home in Alabama and designed a hand-operated squeegee that could be controlled from inside the vehicle.

Which choice provides the most logical transition between the two sentences?

  1. A
    elements. For instance, she
  2. elements. Consequently, sheAnswer
  3. C
    elements, consequently, she
  4. D
    elements. Consequently, furthermore, she

Answer

The correct answer is the option that reads 'elements. Consequently, she'.
The correct option correctly uses the transition 'Consequently' to show that Mary Anderson's invention was a direct result of witnessing the cold streetcar conditions. It also properly punctuates the transition by ending the first independent clause with a period and starting a new sentence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the logical relationship between the two independent clauses.
The first clause describes a problem (an open window causing cold conditions), and the second clause describes Mary Anderson's response (designing a solution). This is a cause-and-effect relationship.
Identifying the correct logical connection is necessary to choose the appropriate transition word.
2
Evaluate the semantic meaning of the transition words.
'For instance' indicates an example, which is incorrect. 'Consequently' indicates a result or effect, which fits the context.
This filters out choices that introduce the wrong logical relationship.
3
Assess the grammar and punctuation of the remaining options.
The option using a comma before 'consequently' creates an ungrammatical comma splice. The option adding 'furthermore' after 'Consequently' is redundant. The option using a period followed by 'Consequently, she' is grammatically correct.
Ensuring proper sentence structure prevents punctuation errors and transition overuse.

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Sentence-Level Transitions
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