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Expression of Ideas practice question

The expedition had food for another week and the weather was holding. ____ two of the party had frostbitten feet that would not survive another night above the snow line, and the leader turned back.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Nonetheless,Correct
  2. B. Accordingly,
  3. C. For example,
  4. D. In addition,

Answer: A. Nonetheless,

Despite the reasons to continue.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Accordingly,
Turning back is not a consequence of good weather.
C. For example,
Not an example.
D. In addition,
Not an addition of the same kind.

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