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Expression of Ideas practice question

To tune the drum, the player first tightens each lug a quarter turn in turn, working in a star pattern across the head. ____ she taps beside each lug and adjusts until every spot rings at the same pitch.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. ThenCorrect
  2. B. However,
  3. C. In particular,
  4. D. Otherwise,

Answer: A. Then

'First … then': steps.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. However,
No contrast.
C. In particular,
Not a detail of the first step.
D. Otherwise,
No alternative condition.

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