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Expression of IdeasVery hardQualifying a strong claim

Expression of Ideas practice question

The vaccine trial's results were excellent, with protection above 90% in every age group. ____ the trial ran for only six months, so how long that protection lasts remains unknown.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. That said,Correct
  2. B. As a result,
  3. C. Indeed,
  4. D. For this reason,

Answer: A. That said,

Excellent results, then a limit on what they show.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. As a result,
The short duration is not a result of the good results.
C. Indeed,
'Indeed' would reinforce, but the sentence qualifies.
D. For this reason,
Not a reason.

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