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Expression of IdeasEasyExample after a claim

Expression of Ideas practice question

The island's dialect keeps words that vanished from the mainland centuries ago. ____ islanders still call a small boat a 'coble', a word last recorded on the mainland in 1700.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. For instance,Correct
  2. B. However,
  3. C. As a result,
  4. D. In contrast,

Answer: A. For instance,

A claim about old words, then one word.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. However,
The example supports the claim.
C. As a result,
Not a result.
D. In contrast,
No contrast.

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