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Difficulty: MediumTransitions: Elaboration and Exemplification

Zooarchaeologists studying ancient pastoral societies often analyze stable isotope ratios in animal teeth to reconstruct seasonal migration patterns. ______ by measuring the strontium isotopes in sheep molars, researchers can determine whether the herds were grazed in local valleys or driven to distant highland pastures during the summer months.

Which choice completes the passage with the most logical transition?

  1. A
    Previously
  2. B
    As a result
  3. In particularAnswer
  4. D
    Alternatively

Answer

In particular
The sentence before the transition discusses the general practice of analyzing stable isotope ratios in animal teeth to reconstruct migration patterns. The sentence after the transition describes a specific application of this practice: measuring strontium isotopes in sheep molars. The transition 'In particular' is correct because it introduces a specific, illustrative example that elaborates on the general statement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the two sentences separated by the blank.
The first sentence makes a general statement about analyzing stable isotope ratios in animal teeth. The second sentence provides a specific example of this methodology (strontium isotopes in sheep molars).
Identifying the logical flow is necessary to determine the appropriate category of transition word.
2
Identify the category of transition needed.
Since the second sentence provides a specific example of the general statement in the first sentence, an elaboration or exemplification transition is required.
This narrows down the choices to words or phrases that introduce specific instances or detail.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the transition that fits this category.
'In particular' functions as an elaboration/exemplification transition, while the other choices represent chronological, cause-effect, or contrast relationships.
Selecting the option that matches the identified category ensures a logical transition.

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Transitions: Elaboration and Exemplification
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Transitions: Elaboration and Exemplification

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