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Expression of IdeasVery hardTransition marking a response to a rejection

Expression of Ideas practice question

The committee's first proposal was rejected as too expensive; ____ it submitted a second that would cost a third as much.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. accordingly,Correct
  2. B. nevertheless,
  3. C. for example,
  4. D. in contrast,

Answer: A. accordingly,

The cheaper proposal responds to the rejection.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. nevertheless,
The second proposal follows from the rejection rather than defying it.
C. for example,
Not an example.
D. in contrast,
Not a contrast of ideas but a consequence.

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