Expression of IdeasHardTransitions: concession vs. addition
Expression of Ideas practice question
The new alloy is far lighter than steel and resists corrosion in salt water. ____, it becomes brittle at very low temperatures, limiting its use in polar equipment.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. Moreover,
- B. Nonetheless,Correct
- C. Therefore,
- D. Specifically,
Answer: B. Nonetheless,
The first sentence praises the alloy; the second names a drawback that qualifies that praise — a concession/contrast, so 'Nonetheless' fits. 'Moreover' signals addition of a similar point, but a weakness is not another advantage.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Moreover,
- 'Moreover' adds another similar point, but brittleness in cold is a drawback, not one more advantage alongside lightness and corrosion resistance.
- C. Therefore,
- 'Therefore' would make the brittleness a consequence of being light and corrosion-resistant; it's an unrelated weakness that offsets those strengths.
- D. Specifically,
- 'Specifically' introduces a detailed version of the previous point, but the second sentence shifts to a limitation rather than elaborating on the alloy's advantages.
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