In ancient Rome, salt was so valuable that it was sometimes used as a form of currency. Roman soldiers were paid in salt, or given a stipend to purchase it, which is the origin of the modern word *salary*. This precious commodity was essential not only for flavoring food but also for preserving meat in an era long before refrigeration.
[1] Indeed, the economic value of salt made it a highly sought-after import across the Mediterranean. It was offered to the gods during religious sacrifices to ensure purity and favor. Furthermore, sharing salt with a guest was a gesture of friendship and trust, establishing a bond that could not be easily broken.
Which choice provides the most effective transition from the preceding paragraph?
- AIndeed, the economic value of salt made it a highly sought-after import across the Mediterranean.
- Despite its primary role as a practical and economic resource, salt also possessed a sacred dimension in Roman daily life.Cevap
- CSalt was a crucial part of the Roman diet, it also played an important role in spiritual ceremonies.
- DWhile salt serves as a valuable trade item, it also held deep religious meaning for Romans.
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The option that begins with 'Despite its primary role' is the correct answer.
The correct option establishes a clear connection between the first paragraph's focus on the economic and practical uses of salt and the second paragraph's focus on its religious and symbolic value in Roman life.
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Selecting transitional sentences that bridge paragraphs by linking preceding and succeeding ideas.