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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?

  1. A. Moreover,
  2. B. Nonetheless,Correct
  3. C. Therefore,
  4. 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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