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Expression of Ideas practice question

The report spends several pages on the history of the harbour, which is interesting but beside the point. ____ its central finding is simple: the harbour wall will not survive another decade of storms without repair.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. In the end,Correct
  2. B. For example,
  3. C. Similarly,
  4. D. Otherwise,

Answer: A. In the end,

After the digression, the finding.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. For example,
Not an example of the history.
C. Similarly,
Not a similarity.
D. Otherwise,
No alternative.

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