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Expression of Ideas practice question

The garage quoted $900 to repair the old car. ____ a similar car in working order was on sale for $1,200.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Meanwhile,Correct
  2. B. As a result,
  3. C. For example,
  4. D. In the same way,

Answer: A. Meanwhile,

A comparison set alongside the quote.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. As a result,
The sale price is not a consequence of the quote.
C. For example,
Not an example of the quote.
D. In the same way,
Not a similarity.

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