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Difficulty: EasyInterpreting Continuation and Causal Structural Signals

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with a transition word that reflects the causal relationship indicated by the context.

Answer:The historian's archival discovery provided definitive proof of the trade route's existence; 【consequently】, previous skepticism regarding the ancient merchant network was entirely dispelled.

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consequently (or thus / therefore / hence)
The sentence presents a direct cause-and-effect relationship where obtaining definitive proof leads directly to dispelling doubt. A causal transition signal such as 'consequently' or 'thus' correctly connects the cause to its result.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the structural relationship between the two clauses.
The first clause describes a cause (providing definitive proof), and the second clause describes the direct effect (dispelling skepticism).
The semicolon followed by a transitional word signals that the second statement logically flows as a direct result of the first.
2
Identify the appropriate transition word category.
A causal transition word such as 'consequently', 'thus', 'therefore', or 'hence' is required.
Causal structural signals explicitly connect an antecedent action or cause to its logical outcome.

Key Concept

Interpreting Continuation and Causal Structural Signals
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