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During a spoken presentation comparing two cultures, a student says the following:

"En mi comunidad, los jóvenes pasan mucho tiempo en las redes sociales. [BLANK], en muchos países hispanohablantes, las reuniones presenciales siguen siendo una parte fundamental de la vida social."

Which of the following discourse markers best fills in the blank to logically connect these two ideas?

  1. En cambioAnswer
  2. B
    Por lo tanto
  3. C
    En conclusión
  4. D
    En primer lugar

Answer

The correct answer is "En cambio", as it correctly establishes a contrast between the two cultural practices.
The correct discourse marker must show contrast because the speaker is comparing two different behaviors (using social media vs. gathering in person). 'En cambio' means 'on the other hand' or 'instead', making it the perfect comparative transition.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the two sentences in the quote.
The first sentence describes a reliance on social media (virtual interaction), while the second sentence describes the importance of face-to-face meetings (physical interaction).
Understanding the contextual relationship is necessary to choose the correct transitional phrase.
2
Evaluate the function of each discourse marker option.
Identify that the sentences present contrasting ideas, meaning a comparative or contrasting transition is required.
Matching the logical relationship with the correct grammatical marker ensures oral cohesion.

Key Concept

Using comparative transitions and discourse markers to demonstrate contrast between two ideas or communities.

Hints

1
Read the two sentences carefully. Are they describing similar situations, or are they contrasting?
2
The first sentence talks about social media, and the second talks about face-to-face meetings. You need a transition that means 'on the other hand' or 'however'.

Practice More

Practice listing other common transitions for cause and effect (e.g., 'por eso', 'debido a') to avoid confusing them with contrasting transitions.

Alternative Method

Other valid markers that could fill this blank include 'Sin embargo', 'Por el contrario', or 'A diferencia de mi comunidad'.
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Transitions and Discourse Markers for Oral Cohesion