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Difficulty: HardSentence-Level Transitions

Passage

For decades, conservationists assumed that removing non-native trout from subalpine lakes would immediately restore native frog populations. 1 As a result, the recovery of these ecosystems was delayed by the persistent presence of a deadly chytrid fungus that thrived in the restored, fish-free habitats.

Question
Which of the following options provides the most logical transition from the preceding sentence to the underlined sentence?

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

Answer

The transition 'Instead,' is correct because it establishes the necessary contrast between the expected outcome (immediate restoration) and the actual outcome (delayed recovery).
The transition 'Instead,' correctly indicates that the actual delayed recovery of the frog populations was contrary to the conservationists' expectation of immediate restoration.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the two sentences.
The first sentence describes an assumption of immediate recovery of native frog populations, while the second sentence describes the actual outcome, which was a delayed recovery due to a fungus.
Understanding the logical progression of the passage is necessary to determine the correct transitional relationship.
2
Identify the type of transition needed.
A transition of contrast is required to show the difference between expectation and reality.
The expected outcome (immediate recovery) contrasts with the actual outcome (delayed recovery).
3
Evaluate the choices against the required transition.
'Instead,' provides the correct contrast. 'As a result,' 'Furthermore,' and 'Likewise,' do not express contrast.
Selecting the option that correctly represents the logical flow improves the clarity and unity of the passage.

Key Concept

Selecting the transition word that correctly conveys the logical relationship (contrast, addition, similarity, cause-effect) between sentences.
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Sentence-Level Transitions

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