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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumTransition of consequence for a closed bridge

Expression of Ideas practice question

The old bridge was closed for repairs all summer. ____ drivers had to take a twenty-minute detour through the next village.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Consequently,Correct
  2. B. Nevertheless,
  3. C. For instance,
  4. D. Likewise,

Answer: A. Consequently,

The detour follows from the closure.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Nevertheless,
No contrast.
C. For instance,
Not an example.
D. Likewise,
Not a similarity.

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