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Difficulty: MediumTransitions: Contrast and Concession

For decades, historical linguists assumed that the Etruscan language, which was spoken in ancient Italy, was entirely isolated and shared no common origins with other Mediterranean tongues. _________ recent structural analyses of ancient Aegean inscriptions have revealed striking morphological similarities between Etruscan and Lemnian, challenging the long-held isolation hypothesis.

Which choice completes the passage with the most logical transition?

  1. A
    Furthermore,
  2. B
    Consequently,
  3. Nevertheless,Answer
  4. D
    Specifically,

Answer

The transition 'Nevertheless,' is correct because it establishes the contrast between the long-held assumption that Etruscan was isolated and the recent evidence that contradicts this assumption.
The transition 'Nevertheless,' is correct because the passage presents a contrast between the historical assumption that the Etruscan language was completely isolated and the recent linguistic evidence of similarities that challenges this assumption.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the two sentences.
The first sentence describes a traditional view (Etruscan was assumed entirely isolated), while the second sentence describes new evidence that challenges this view (analyses showing similarities to Lemnian). This is a contrast or concession relationship.
Identifying the logical relationship is necessary to select the correct transition word.
2
Evaluate the choices based on the identified relationship.
The transition 'Furthermore,' signals addition; 'Consequently,' signals cause-and-effect; and 'Specifically,' signals elaboration. Only 'Nevertheless,' signals contrast or concession.
To eliminate incorrect transition categories and identify the one that matches the logical connection.

Key Concept

Transitions: Contrast and Concession
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Transitions: Contrast and Concession

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