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Expression of IdeasMediumChoosing a logical transition

Expression of Ideas practice question

To make its downtown streets safer, the city added protected bike lanes along the main avenues. ____ it lowered the speed limit in the district from 35 to 25 miles per hour.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. In addition,Correct
  2. B. However,
  3. C. For example,
  4. D. Instead,

Answer: A. In addition,

Both sentences list measures the city took toward the same goal. The second is another item on the list, so a transition that adds is needed: 'In addition'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. However,
'However' signals contrast, but lowering the speed limit doesn't oppose adding bike lanes — it's a second measure toward the same aim.
C. For example,
'For example' would make the speed limit an example of adding bike lanes. It's a separate, additional action.
D. Instead,
'Instead' means one thing was done in place of another. Both measures were carried out.

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