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Expression of Ideas practice question

To graft the apple tree, the gardener first cuts a slanting notch in the rootstock. ____ she trims the scion to match and binds the two together with tape.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Next,Correct
  2. B. Nevertheless,
  3. C. In other words,
  4. D. Otherwise,

Answer: A. Next,

'First … next': steps.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Nevertheless,
No contrast.
C. In other words,
Not a restatement.
D. Otherwise,
No alternative condition.

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