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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumContrast between two neighbouring towns

Expression of Ideas practice question

The first town welcomed the bypass and lost half its passing trade within a year. ____ the second town fought it for a decade, lost, and found that its high street survived because it had become the only place to stop.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. By contrast,Correct
  2. B. Consequently,
  3. C. In addition,
  4. D. For instance,

Answer: A. By contrast,

Two towns, opposite responses and outcomes.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Consequently,
The second town's story is not a result of the first's.
C. In addition,
An opposite, not an addition.
D. For instance,
Not an example.

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