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Expression of IdeasHardTransition marking a concession

Expression of Ideas practice question

The turnout was the lowest in the fair's history. ____ the stalls that did open reported takings above the average, since the visitors who braved the rain came to buy rather than to browse.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Still,Correct
  2. B. As a result,
  3. C. In short,
  4. D. For instance,

Answer: A. Still,

Low turnout, yet good takings: a concession.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. As a result,
Good takings are not the result of low turnout as such.
C. In short,
Not a summary.
D. For instance,
Not an example.

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