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Expression of IdeasMediumChoosing a logical transition

Expression of Ideas practice question

The bakery uses only organic flour, which costs it nearly twice as much as the conventional kind. ____ its bread sells for no more than its competitors' loaves.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Nevertheless,Correct
  2. B. Consequently,
  3. C. For instance,
  4. D. In other words,

Answer: A. Nevertheless,

Higher costs would lead you to expect higher prices; the prices are not higher. The second sentence holds despite the first — a concession transition.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Consequently,
'Consequently' would say the ordinary prices are CAUSED by the high costs, which is backwards.
C. For instance,
'For instance' would make the pricing an example of the flour costing more.
D. In other words,
'In other words' restates; equal pricing isn't a restatement of doubled costs.

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