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Expression of IdeasVery hardTransition marking a shift from general to particular

Expression of Ideas practice question

The region's vineyards have suffered from a run of hot, dry summers. ____ the vineyards on the valley floor, which have no access to the hillside springs, have lost a third of their vines since 2019.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. In particular,Correct
  2. B. On the contrary,
  3. C. As a result,
  4. D. In short,

Answer: A. In particular,

The general trouble, then the worst case.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. On the contrary,
No contradiction.
C. As a result,
The valley losses are an instance, not a consequence of the general claim.
D. In short,
Not a summary.

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