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Expression of IdeasHardTransition marking merit despite a fault

Expression of Ideas practice question

The applicant's essay ran two hundred words over the limit. ____ the committee judged it the strongest submission of the year.

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 fault, then high praise anyway. 'Nevertheless' marks the judgment made in spite of the fault.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Consequently,
Being judged strongest isn't a consequence of exceeding the limit.
C. For example,
The judgment isn't an example of the overrun.
D. Similarly,
The second sentence isn't a parallel case.

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