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Expression of IdeasVery hardTransition marking an unexpected consequence

Expression of Ideas practice question

The city removed parking from its central avenue to speed up buses. ____ shoppers who had driven in began to arrive by bus instead, and the avenue's shops reported higher takings than before.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. In the event,Correct
  2. B. On the contrary,
  3. C. For this purpose,
  4. D. In the first place,

Answer: A. In the event,

What actually happened, after the intention.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. On the contrary,
No contradiction of the previous sentence.
C. For this purpose,
The second sentence is an outcome, not an aim.
D. In the first place,
Not the start of an ordered list.

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