Expression of IdeasHardChoosing a logical transition
Expression of Ideas practice question
In the chair's own words, the committee's final report was 'comprehensive to a fault.' ____ it was far longer than anyone would read in full.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. In other words,Correct
- B. However,
- C. Consequently,
- D. In addition,
Answer: A. In other words,
The second sentence explains what the quoted phrase means: 'comprehensive to a fault' is a polite way of saying 'too long'. A transition that signals restatement fits: 'In other words'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. However,
- 'However' would set the second sentence against the quotation. It doesn't disagree with the chair; it spells out what the chair meant.
- C. Consequently,
- 'Consequently' signals a result. Being too long isn't a consequence of the chair's remark; it's the plain meaning of it.
- D. In addition,
- 'In addition' would introduce a separate new point. The second sentence isn't a new point — it's the first one, put plainly.
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