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Difficulty: EasyTransitions: Addition and Similarity

Marine biologists have observed that certain deep-sea squid use rapid bioluminescent flashes to confuse and deter nearby predators. ______ they utilize coordinated patterns of light to signal and guide other members of their school when migrating through dark ocean depths.

Which choice completes the passage with the transition that best structures the logical connection between these sentences?

  1. Additionally,Answer
  2. B
    Conversely,
  3. C
    Consequently,
  4. D
    Furthermore, in addition,

Answer

Additionally,
The transition 'Additionally' is correct because the second sentence presents a second use of bioluminescent light by squid (communication and migration guidance) that builds on the first use mentioned (predator defense).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the first and second sentences of the passage.
The first sentence describes deep-sea squid using bioluminescent flashes to deter predators. The second sentence describes them using patterns of light to signal and guide school members.
Understanding the logic connecting the ideas is necessary to select the correct transition.
2
Identify the type of connection between these two sentences.
The relationship is additive, as the second sentence introduces a second, separate function of the bioluminescent light rather than a contrast or a cause-and-effect result.
This determines which logical category of transitions is appropriate.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that expresses this additive relationship without grammatical errors or redundancy.
The transition 'Additionally' is a simple, correct addition transition. Other options are incorrect because they express contrast ('Conversely'), cause-and-effect ('Consequently'), or are redundant ('Furthermore, in addition').
This yields the correct transition choice.

Key Concept

Transitions: Addition and Similarity
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