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Difficulty: EasySentence-Level Transitions

Crows are remarkably intelligent birds capable of solving complex, multi-step puzzles. [1] Consequently, they have been observed using twigs to extract insects from deep crevices in tree bark, demonstrating advanced tool-use abilities.

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

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. For instance,Answer
  3. C
    However,
  4. D
    Similarly,

Answer

The transition phrase 'For instance' is correct because it logically connects the general statement about crow intelligence in the first sentence to the specific example of tool use in the second sentence.
The correct answer is the phrase indicating an illustration. The first sentence makes a general assertion about the high intelligence and problem-solving abilities of crows. The second sentence provides a specific, concrete example of this intelligence by describing their use of twigs to extract insects. The phrase 'For instance' correctly signals this illustrative relationship.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the first sentence (which states that crows are highly intelligent and solve complex puzzles) and the second sentence (which describes crows using twigs to extract insects).
Identify that the second sentence serves as a specific, concrete example of the general statement in the first sentence.
To choose the correct transition, we must understand the logical connection between the two ideas.
2
Evaluate the transition options to find the one that denotes an illustrative or exemplifying relationship.
Determine that 'For instance' is an illustration transition, while 'Consequently' is cause-and-effect, 'However' is contrast, and 'Similarly' is comparison.
Matching the logical relationship to the correct category of transition words ensures clarity and cohesion.

Key Concept

Sentence-Level Transitions
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