Transitions

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Coral reefs around the world have suffered severe bleaching events in recent decades, often linked to rising sea temperatures. ______ , marine biologists have begun cultivating heat-resistant coral strains in laboratories to repopulate damaged reefs.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A

    For instance

  • B

    However

  • C

    In other words

  • D

    In response

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Explanation

The second sentence describes an action taken because of the situation in the first. "In response" signals reaction to a situation. The others do not capture this responsive relationship.

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