Question

when one looks at the dark craggy vistas in hitoshi fugos evocative photo series, ones mind might wander off to the cratered surfaces of faraway planets. ______ its the series title, flying frying pan, that brings one back to earth, reminding the viewer that each photo is actually a close-up view of a familiar household object: a frying pan.

which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

choose 1 answer:
a alternatively,
b consequently,
c ultimately,
d additionally,

Explanation:

Analyze the context

The first sentence describes how looking at the photos makes one's mind wander to "faraway planets." The second sentence describes how the title of the series brings the viewer "back to Earth" by revealing the subject is a "frying pan."

Determine the relationship

The relationship between wandering to faraway planets and being brought back to Earth is one of contrast or shift. We need a transition word that signals a contrast, alternative, or shift in focus.

Evaluate the choices

• (A) "Alternatively," signals a contrast or alternative perspective, which fits the shift from faraway planets back to Earth.
• (B) "Consequently," signals a cause-and-effect relationship, which does not fit here.
• (C) "Ultimately," signals a final conclusion or ultimate result, which does not capture the direct contrast.
• (D) "Additionally," signals an addition of similar information, whereas these two ideas contrast.

Select the best option

"Alternatively," is the most logical transition to introduce the contrasting shift in perspective.

Answer:

• (A) Alternatively, (Correct answer)
• (B) Consequently,
• (C) Ultimately,
• (D) Additionally,