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example 1
transitions
archaeologist sue brunning explains why the seventh - century ship burial site
at sutton hoo in england was likely the tomb of a king. first, the gold artifacts
inside the ship suggest that the person buried with them was a wealthy and
respected leader. ______ the massive effort required to bury the ship would
likely only have been undertaken for a king.

which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

choose 1 answer:

a instead,

b still,

c specifically,

d second,

Explanation:

The text presents two reasons why the burial site was likely a king's tomb. The first reason is given, and the second part should introduce the second reason. "Second" is used to list a second point in a sequence of reasons, which fits the logical flow. "Instead" implies a contrast or replacement, "Still" implies a concession or continuation despite something, and "Specifically" is for elaborating on a point, none of which fit as well as "Second" here.

Answer:

D. Second,