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Expression of Ideas practice question

The solar panels cut the school's electricity bill in half. ____ they became a teaching resource for the science classes.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. In addition,Correct
  2. B. Otherwise,
  3. C. Instead,
  4. D. In contrast,

Answer: A. In addition,

Two benefits of the same panels, one after the other. 'In addition' adds the second.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Otherwise,
'Otherwise' means 'if not', which doesn't link two benefits.
C. Instead,
'Instead' replaces one thing with another; both benefits happened.
D. In contrast,
Both sentences are positives; there is no contrast.

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