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Expression of Ideas practice question

To make the ink, the calligrapher first grinds the ink stick against a wet stone until the water turns black. ____ she tests the ink on scrap paper and grinds more if the line is grey.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

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

Answer: A. Then

'First … then': steps.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. However,
No contrast.
C. In other words,
Not a restatement.
D. Otherwise,
No alternative condition.

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