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Expression of Ideas practice question

The tomato seedlings were supposed to be planted out in May. ____ a late frost kept them indoors until the second week of June.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. However,Correct
  2. B. Therefore,
  3. C. For example,
  4. D. Similarly,

Answer: A. However,

Planned for May, kept in until June: a contrast.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Therefore,
The frost is not a result of the plan.
C. For example,
The frost is not an example of the plan.
D. Similarly,
The delay is not similar to the plan.

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