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Expression of IdeasVery hardTransition marking a deduction from a pattern

Expression of Ideas practice question

Every one of the burglaries took place on a night when the street's only lamp was out, and the lamp was out on no other night that month. ____ whoever chose the nights knew when the lamp would fail, or arranged for it to.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. In all likelihood,Correct
  2. B. Nevertheless,
  3. C. For instance,
  4. D. In contrast,

Answer: A. In all likelihood,

The pattern makes the conclusion probable.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Nevertheless,
No contrast.
C. For instance,
Not an example.
D. In contrast,
No contrast.

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