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Expression of Ideas practice question

The conservator first removes the varnish with a solvent that does not touch the paint beneath. ____ she fills any losses in the paint layer with a reversible putty before retouching.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Next,Correct
  2. B. Nonetheless,
  3. C. In particular,
  4. D. Rather,

Answer: A. Next,

First the varnish, then the losses: a sequence.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Nonetheless,
There is no obstacle for 'nonetheless' to push against.
C. In particular,
Filling losses is not a particular case of removing varnish.
D. Rather,
'Rather' would correct the first step rather than follow it.

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