Expression of IdeasVery hardTransition introducing a subtle contrast of degree
Expression of Ideas practice question
The restorers matched the church's original lime mortar exactly, down to the crushed shell in the mix. ____ the modern mortar sets harder than the old, because today's lime is burnt at a higher temperature, so the repaired sections will weather more slowly than the stone around them.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. Nevertheless,Correct
- B. As a result,
- C. In addition,
- D. Specifically,
Answer: A. Nevertheless,
Matched exactly, and yet different in one respect.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. As a result,
- The harder set is not a result of matching the recipe.
- C. In addition,
- Not simply an addition; it undercuts the match.
- D. Specifically,
- Not a specification of the match.
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