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Expression of IdeasMediumTransition marking action despite a clean result

Expression of Ideas practice question

The bridge passed its inspection with no faults found. ____ the council has ordered a second inspection, citing the bridge's age.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Nevertheless,Correct
  2. B. Consequently,
  3. C. For example,
  4. D. Similarly,

Answer: A. Nevertheless,

A clean result, then a second inspection anyway. 'Nevertheless' marks the action taken despite the result.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Consequently,
A second inspection isn't a consequence of passing the first.
C. For example,
Ordering another inspection isn't an example of passing.
D. Similarly,
The second sentence isn't a parallel case.

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