Expression of IdeasVery hardConceding before a stronger point
Expression of Ideas practice question
The city's decision to bury its power lines was expensive, and critics called it vanity. ____ in the ice storm two years later, the buried district was the only one that kept its lights on.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. Still,Correct
- B. Accordingly,
- C. Likewise,
- D. In short,
Answer: A. Still,
The cost and criticism are granted; the ice storm shows the decision's value despite them. 'Still' concedes and pushes back.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Accordingly,
- 'Accordingly' would make the lights staying on a result of the criticism.
- C. Likewise,
- Keeping the lights on is not like being criticised.
- D. In short,
- 'In short' would summarise, but the second sentence adds a new fact.
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