Expression of IdeasVery hardTransition introducing a definition
Expression of Ideas practice question
The committee describes its plan as 'cost-neutral' — ____ every pound of new spending is matched by a cut elsewhere in the same budget.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. that is,Correct
- B. however,
- C. for example,
- D. in contrast,
Answer: A. that is,
The clause after the dash explains what 'cost-neutral' means. 'That is' introduces a restatement or definition.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. however,
- The definition doesn't contrast with the term; it explains it.
- C. for example,
- The clause defines the term rather than giving an example of it.
- D. in contrast,
- Nothing is being contrasted.
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