Expression of IdeasHardIllustrating a general claim
Expression of Ideas practice question
Many words for weather in the language are borrowed from the sea. ____ the word for a sudden downpour originally described a wave breaking over a boat's bow.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. For instance,Correct
- B. In other words,
- C. Consequently,
- D. By contrast,
Answer: A. For instance,
A general claim about borrowed words, then one specific word: an example.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. In other words,
- The second sentence is not a restatement; it is a particular case.
- C. Consequently,
- The etymology is not a consequence of the general pattern.
- D. By contrast,
- The example agrees with the claim rather than contrasting with it.
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