Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumContrast with a common assumption
Expression of Ideas practice question
People assume the old quarry pond is shallow because it is so small. ____ it drops to thirty metres a few strides from the bank.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. In fact,Correct
- B. As a result,
- C. In addition,
- D. Afterwards,
Answer: A. In fact,
Assumed shallow; actually deep: a correction.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. As a result,
- Depth is not a result of the assumption.
- C. In addition,
- It contradicts rather than adds.
- D. Afterwards,
- No sequence.
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