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Expression of IdeasHardTransition marking an inference from a pattern

Expression of Ideas practice question

Every one of the letters was posted from a town on the coast, and none from the city where the writer claimed to live. ____ the writer was not where he said he was.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. Evidently,Correct
  2. B. Nevertheless,
  3. C. For instance,
  4. D. In addition,

Answer: A. Evidently,

The postmarks give the conclusion away.

Why the other answers are wrong

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

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