Question

read the paragraph.

according to many people, organic food is healthier because it does not contain the residue of pesticides. ________, numerous food scientists say that studies have not proven that organic food is healthier. ________, scientific studies have never conclusively linked pesticides consumed on fruits and vegetables with cancer in humans.

what transitions are needed to complete the paragraph?

• for instance, furthermore
• one reason, finally
• however, for example
• yet, this proves that

Explanation:

Analyze the relationship between the first and second sentences

The first sentence states a common belief: "According to many people, organic food is healthier because it does not contain the residue of pesticides."
The second sentence introduces a contrasting perspective: "________, numerous food scientists say that studies have not proven that organic food is healthier."
Because these two ideas contrast, a transition showing opposition or concession is required, such as "However" or "Yet".

Analyze the relationship between the second and third sentences

The second sentence claims that studies have not proven organic food is healthier.
The third sentence provides a specific instance or supporting detail of this claim: "________, scientific studies have never conclusively linked pesticides consumed on fruits and vegetables with cancer in humans."
Because the third sentence serves as a concrete illustration of the general claim in the second sentence, an exemplification transition like "For example" is required.

Evaluate the given options

• "For instance, Furthermore": Incorrect. The first transition does not show contrast.
• "One reason, Finally": Incorrect. These do not fit the contrast and exemplification relationships.
• "However, For example": Correct. "However" establishes the contrast with the first sentence, and "For example" introduces the supporting evidence in the third sentence.
• "Yet, This proves that": Incorrect. While "Yet" shows contrast, "This proves that" is too strong and logically incorrect since the sentence states studies have never conclusively linked the two variables.

Answer:

• For instance, Furthermore
• One reason, Finally
• However, For example (Correct answer)
• Yet, This proves that