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Zorluk: ZorTransitions: Cause and Effect

The following passage is adapted from a sociological discussion on group dynamics. Complete the passage by typing the transition word or phrase that most logically connects the ideas.

Cevap:In sociology, preference falsification refers to the act of misrepresenting one's genuine wants under perceived social pressure. When individuals fear social isolation or reprisal for holding minority viewpoints, they publicly conform to dominant opinions. 【consequently】, collective public sentiment appears far more unanimous than it actually is, often masking widespread but hidden discontent.

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Consequently (or another cause-and-effect transition such as 'therefore', 'thus', or 'as a result')
The first sentence explains that fear of social reprisal causes individuals to publicly conform to dominant opinions. The second sentence describes the direct effect of this behavior: collective public sentiment appears far more unanimous than it actually is. Therefore, a cause-and-effect transition (such as 'consequently', 'therefore', 'thus', or 'as a result') is required.

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1
Analyze the logical relationship between the sentence preceding the blank and the sentence following the blank.
The preceding sentence explains that individuals publicly conform due to fear of reprisal (the cause), while the following sentence describes the outcome that public sentiment appears unnaturally unanimous (the effect).
To understand how the two ideas are connected.
2
Identify the appropriate category of transition.
A cause-and-effect transition is required since the second idea is a direct consequence of the first.
To select a word that expresses this specific logical relationship.
3
Select a grammatically correct cause-and-effect transition word or phrase.
Words like 'consequently', 'therefore', 'thus', or the phrase 'as a result' logically and grammatically fit the blank.
To complete the passage correctly.

Anahtar Kavram

Transitions: Cause and Effect
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Konular

Transitions: Cause and Effect

Bu konudan daha fazla soru