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Expression of Ideas practice question

The potter first throws the bowl on the wheel and lets it dry to a leathery firmness. ____ she trims the base and carves the foot ring before the first firing.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. After that,Correct
  2. B. However,
  3. C. In particular,
  4. D. Instead,

Answer: A. After that,

'First … after that': steps.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. However,
No contrast.
C. In particular,
Not a detail of the first step.
D. Instead,
The second step doesn't replace the first.

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