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Expression of Ideas practice question

The village school teaches its pupils in two languages from the first year. ____ half the families are recent arrivals from across the border, and the council wants every child to be fluent in both.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. This is becauseCorrect
  2. B. Nevertheless,
  3. C. By contrast,
  4. D. Subsequently,

Answer: A. This is because

Bilingual teaching, then the reason: the border families and the council's aim.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Nevertheless,
No contrast.
C. By contrast,
No contrast.
D. Subsequently,
Not a later event.

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