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Difficulty: MediumTransitions: Cause and Effect

Unlike many underground predators that rely on visual cues, the star-nosed mole hunts in pitch-black tunnels by using its touch-sensitive nasal tentacles to detect prey. ______ it can identify and consume small insects in under a quarter of a second, making it one of the fastest foraging mammals known to science.

Which choice completes the passage with the most logical transition?

  1. A
    Conversely,
  2. B
    Additionally,
  3. Consequently,Answer
  4. D
    Previously,

Answer

Consequently,
The transition 'Consequently,' is correct because it properly establishes a cause-and-effect relationship. The first sentence explains the cause (the mole's touch-sensitive tentacles), and the second sentence explains the effect (its rapid consumption speed).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the two ideas presented in the passage.
The first sentence explains that the star-nosed mole uses touch-sensitive nasal tentacles to detect prey in pitch-black tunnels. The second sentence describes the mole's ability to identify and consume insects in under a quarter of a second.
Understanding the connection between these two sentences is necessary to select the correct logical transition.
2
Determine the type of transition required to link these ideas.
Because the tentacles enable the rapid identification and consumption of prey, the first idea is the cause and the second idea is the effect. Therefore, a cause-and-effect transition is required.
Identifying the relationship type allows us to rule out other transition types (such as contrast, addition, or sequence).
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that establishes a cause-and-effect relationship.
The option 'Consequently,' is a cause-and-effect transition, which fits the context perfectly.
Selecting the transition that accurately reflects the causal link ensures a logical flow of ideas.

Key Concept

Cause-and-effect transitions are used to show that one event or state is the direct result of another.
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Transitions: Cause and Effect

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