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Difficulty: EasyTransitions: Chronology and Sequence

During a submarine volcanic eruption, magma erupts from fissures on the ocean floor and cools rapidly upon contact with seawater, building up layers of basaltic rock. Over thousands of years, repeated eruptions accumulate enough material to breach the ocean surface. _______, wind and waves carry seeds to the newly formed island, initiating the colonization of terrestrial plant life.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A
    Previously
  2. B
    In contrast
  3. AfterwardAnswer
  4. D
    Furthermore

Answer

Afterward
The correct transition is the word meaning subsequent in time. The passage describes a sequence of geological and biological events: first, underwater volcanic activity builds up rock layers; second, the island rises above the sea surface; third, wind and waves carry seeds to the new land. The transition 'Afterward' logically signals this subsequent stage in the timeline.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the sentences.
The first two sentences describe the formation of a volcanic island over thousands of years. The final sentence describes the arrival of seeds to this newly formed landmass.
Understanding the logical connection between the ideas is necessary to select the correct transition word.
2
Determine the chronological order of the events.
The island must first breach the ocean surface before seeds can be carried to it. The arrival of seeds is a subsequent event in the timeline.
This establishes that a chronological or sequential transition indicating a subsequent event is required.
3
Evaluate the transition choices.
'Afterward' correctly signals that the seed arrival happens after the island's formation. 'Previously' reverses this order, 'In contrast' incorrectly implies opposition, and 'Furthermore' indicates addition rather than sequence.
This allows us to identify the transition that fits the chronological flow of the passage.

Key Concept

Chronological and sequential transitions are used to clarify the timing and order of events in a narrative or process description.
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Transitions: Chronology and Sequence

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