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For decades, paleontologists debated whether dinosaurs were endothermic (warm-blooded) or ectothermic (cold-blooded), with many assuming that their massive size would make active metabolic heating unsustainable. Recent isotopic analysis of fossilized eggshells, which provides a direct record of female body temperatures during ovulation, has revealed internal temperatures comparable to those of modern birds. __________, some researchers argue that these high temperatures might simply reflect passive heat retention from warm environments rather than true endothermy.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A
    Subsequently
  2. B
    Additionally
  3. StillCevap
  4. D
    Specifically

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Still
The correct answer is the word that establishes a concession or contrast relationship between the two findings. The passage notes that recent eggshell analysis shows body temperatures similar to modern birds, which would suggest warm-bloodedness. However, the next sentence introduces a counter-interpretation: that these high temperatures might be due to environmental heat retention. The transition 'Still' correctly signals that this alternative interpretation exists and must be considered despite the new physical evidence.

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1
Analyze the relationship between the ideas in the passage.
The second sentence presents evidence supporting dinosaur endothermy (high eggshell-derived temperatures comparable to modern birds). The third sentence introduces a counter-argument or alternative interpretation (the temperatures could be due to environmental heat retention rather than metabolic regulation).
Identifying the relationship between sentences is necessary to choose the correct transition.
2
Determine the type of transition needed.
A transition indicating contrast or concession is needed because the final sentence presents a point that qualifies or runs counter to the implication of the preceding sentence.
This narrows down the choices to contrast/concession transitions.
3
Evaluate the choices against the required transition type.
The transition 'Still' functions as a contrast/concession transition, indicating that the alternative explanation exists despite the evidence of high temperatures. The other choices represent addition, elaboration, and chronological sequence, respectively.
Selecting the option that correctly represents the contrast relationship yields the correct answer.

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Transitions: Contrast and Concession
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Transitions: Contrast and Concession

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