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Expression of Ideas practice question

The orchard's oldest trees bear the smallest apples. ____ their fruit fetches the highest price, because bakers prize its sharpness.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. YetCorrect
  2. B. Therefore,
  3. C. In the same way,
  4. D. In particular,

Answer: A. Yet

Smallest, yet dearest.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Therefore,
The price does not follow from the size.
C. In the same way,
Not a similarity.
D. In particular,
Not a particular case.

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