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Difficulty: MediumSentence-Level Transitions

Passage

When the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, it was intended to stand for only twenty years before being dismantled. [1] Otherwise, the monument was saved from destruction because of its value as a giant radio antenna for scientific experiments and military communications.

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

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. . However, theAnswer
  3. C
    , however, the
  4. D
    . Furthermore, the

Answer

The correct option is '. However, the', which uses a period to separate the two independent clauses and the transitional word 'however' to show contrast.
The correct option correctly uses the transitional word 'however' preceded by a period to start a new sentence. The relationship between the two sentences is one of contrast: the first sentence describes the plan to dismantle the Eiffel Tower, while the second sentence describes how it was saved. Therefore, a contrast transition is needed, and starting a new sentence prevents a comma splice.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the two sentences.
The first sentence explains that the Eiffel Tower was meant to be temporary (standing for only twenty years before being dismantled). The second sentence explains that it was saved from destruction because of its utility as a radio antenna. This is a contrast relationship.
Identifying the logical relationship helps narrow down the correct transition word.
2
Evaluate the transition words in the options based on the identified relationship.
'Otherwise' and 'Furthermore' do not express contrast. 'However' correctly expresses contrast.
Eliminating incorrect transition types ensures logical cohesion.
3
Check the punctuation between the two independent clauses.
Both clauses are independent. Joining them with a comma and 'however' creates a comma splice. Therefore, a period must precede 'However' to separate the sentences properly.
Ensuring correct grammatical structure prevents punctuation errors.

Key Concept

Selecting the logically appropriate transition word and using correct punctuation to separate independent clauses.
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Sentence-Level Transitions

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