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Expression of Ideas practice question

The car is cheap to buy, cheap to run and cheap to repair. ____ it is the most economical choice on the list.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. All in all,Correct
  2. B. For example,
  3. C. In contrast,
  4. D. Meanwhile,

Answer: A. All in all,

Three points, then a verdict that gathers them up. 'All in all' introduces the summing-up.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. For example,
The verdict isn't an example of one of the three points.
C. In contrast,
The verdict agrees with the points rather than contrasting.
D. Meanwhile,
'Meanwhile' points to something happening at the same time elsewhere.

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