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SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The new bridge was designed to withstand earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 or higher. ______ , its foundations rest on massive shock absorbers that allow the structure to sway up to two meters without sustaining damage.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A

    Meanwhile

  • B

    Specifically

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  • C

    However

  • D

    Nevertheless

Explanation

The second sentence gives a specific detail about how the bridge withstands earthquakes (the general claim of the first sentence). "Specifically" introduces a particular example or detail. The others do not signal specification.

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