Expression of IdeasVery hardTransition narrowing praise to one item
Expression of Ideas practice question
The audit praised the charity's record-keeping. ____ it singled out the donor database, which had been rebuilt from scratch the previous year.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. In particular,Correct
- B. However,
- C. Otherwise,
- D. Meanwhile,
Answer: A. In particular,
General praise, then one specific thing praised most. 'In particular' narrows to the specific.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. However,
- Singling out the database for praise doesn't contrast with praising the record-keeping.
- C. Otherwise,
- 'Otherwise' means 'if not', which doesn't fit.
- D. Meanwhile,
- 'Meanwhile' refers to something happening at the same time elsewhere.
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