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In the damp forests of Brazil, a certain species of bioluminescent mushroom glows with a bright green light that is visible from several yards away. Researchers initially assumed that this constant glow was merely an accidental byproduct of metabolic activity. Instead, a recent study revealed that the mushroom regulates its glow using an internal clock, conserving energy by shining brightest at night to attract spore-dispersing beetles.

Which choice most logically transitions from the researchers' initial assumption to the findings of the recent study?

  1. NO CHANGECevap
  2. B
    Consequently,
  3. C
    For instance,
  4. D
    Furthermore,

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The transition 'Instead,'
The correct answer is the transition 'Instead,' because it properly signals a contrast between the incorrect assumption made by researchers in the past and the actual mechanism discovered in the recent study.

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1
Analyze the relationship between the sentence preceding the transition and the sentence containing the transition.
The first sentence describes an incorrect assumption (that the glow was accidental). The second sentence describes the scientific reality (that the glow is regulated by a circadian clock).
Understanding the logical connection between the two ideas is necessary to choose the correct transition.
2
Identify the category of transition required.
Because the two ideas directly contradict each other, a contrast transition is required.
A contrast transition signals to the reader that the initial assumption is being corrected or replaced by new information.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the transition that expresses contrast.
The word 'Instead' successfully indicates that the second point replaces the first, while the other options establish incorrect logical relationships (cause-effect, illustration, or addition).
Comparing the function of each transition choice ensures that only the logically correct word is selected.

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Sentence-Level Transitions
Bu soruyu puanla

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Sentence-Level Transitions

Bu konudan daha fazla soru