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Difficulty: EasySentence-Level Transitions

The following passage is an excerpt from a science report about insect behavior.

Many people believe that honeybees search for food completely at random. Therefore, these insects use a complex 'waggle dance' to share the exact coordinates of flowers with the rest of the hive.

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

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. In fact,Answer
  3. C
    For example,
  4. D
    Similarly,

Answer

The transition 'In fact,' most logically connects the sentences by presenting a factual correction to the common misconception introduced in the first sentence.
The transition 'In fact,' is correct because it introduces a contrasting, clarifying truth that refutes the common misconception stated in the previous sentence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the first sentence and the second sentence.
The first sentence discusses a common misconception (that bees search randomly), while the second sentence introduces a fact about their actual, organized communication system (the waggle dance).
Understanding the logical connection between the ideas is necessary to choose the correct transition.
2
Evaluate the type of transition required to link a misconception to a correcting fact.
A transition that emphasizes reality or contrasts with the misconception, such as 'In fact,' is needed.
This ensures the sentence flow is logical and accurate.
3
Test the given options against this logical requirement.
'NO CHANGE' (Therefore) suggests cause-and-effect; 'For example' suggests illustration; 'Similarly' suggests comparison. Only 'In fact' correctly signals that the second sentence is correcting the first.
Eliminating incorrect transition categories leaves the correct relationship.

Key Concept

Selecting the correct transition word to establish a logical relationship between sentences.
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Sentence-Level Transitions

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