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Expression of Ideas practice question

The researchers expected the noisiest classrooms to have the lowest test scores. ____ the quietest classrooms scored lowest of all, and moderate background noise went with the best results.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Instead,Correct
  2. B. Consequently,
  3. C. Likewise,
  4. D. Specifically,

Answer: A. Instead,

Expectation reversed.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Consequently,
Not a consequence of the expectation.
C. Likewise,
Not similar.
D. Specifically,
Not a detail of the expectation.

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