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Expression of IdeasMediumIntroducing a specific instance after a generalisation

Expression of Ideas practice question

Several of the city's oldest street names preserve trades that vanished centuries ago. ____ Ropewalk Lane marks where hemp was once twisted into ship's cable.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. For example,Correct
  2. B. In contrast,
  3. C. As a result,
  4. D. In sum,

Answer: A. For example,

A general claim, then one street: an example.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. In contrast,
Ropewalk Lane agrees with the claim rather than contrasting with it.
C. As a result,
The street name is not a consequence of the claim.
D. In sum,
The second sentence is a particular, not a summary.

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