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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumTransition marking a mismatch

Expression of Ideas practice question

Solar panels generate most of their power around the middle of the day. ____ household demand peaks in the evening, when the panels produce almost nothing.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. However,Correct
  2. B. Consequently,
  3. C. Likewise,
  4. D. In fact,

Answer: A. However,

Supply at midday, demand in the evening: the second sentence sets a problem against the first. 'However' marks the mismatch.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Consequently,
Evening demand isn't caused by midday generation.
C. Likewise,
'Likewise' would present a similar fact, but this one runs against the first.
D. In fact,
'In fact' intensifies the same point; the second sentence pulls the other way.

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