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Zorluk: OrtaTransitions: Contrast and Concession

While many plant species rely on vibrant flower colors to attract specific insect pollinators, the wild ginger (*Asarum canadense*) produces inconspicuous, brown blossoms that grow close to the ground, hidden beneath leaf litter. Early botanists hypothesized that these dull flowers were self-pollinating or relied entirely on crawling insects like ants. __________, recent video-tracking studies show that fungus gnats, flying insects attracted by the flower's fungus-like odor, are the primary pollinators of the plant.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A
    Furthermore,
  2. B
    Consequently,
  3. However,Cevap
  4. D
    Specifically,

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The correct transition is 'However', which signals a contrast between the early hypothesis and the recent research findings.
The transition 'However' is correct because it establishes a contrast between the early botanical hypothesis (that wild ginger is pollinated by crawling insects or self-pollinates) and the recent scientific finding that flying fungus gnats are its primary pollinators.

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1
Analyze the relationship between the ideas in the passage.
The first two sentences describe an early hypothesis that wild ginger relies on self-pollination or crawling insects. The third sentence presents empirical evidence that flying fungus gnats are the primary pollinators.
Identifying the relationship between the sentences is necessary to determine the logical transition needed.
2
Determine the logical connection required.
The finding that flying insects pollinate the plant directly contradicts the hypothesis that it relies on crawling insects or self-pollination. Therefore, a transition signaling contrast or concession is required.
Choosing the logical relation guides the selection of the correct transition category.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the contrast transition.
'However' is the only option that signals contrast, whereas 'Furthermore' indicates addition, 'Consequently' indicates cause-and-effect, and 'Specifically' indicates elaboration.
Matching the required logical relation to the transition definitions identifies the correct answer.

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