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SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Studies of memory consolidation show that sleep plays a crucial role in moving information from short-term to long-term memory. ______ , students who pull all-night study sessions before exams often retain less information than those who get a full night's rest.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A

    However

  • B

    Admittedly

  • C

    In contrast

  • D

    Thus

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Explanation

The second sentence describes a consequence of the principle stated in the first. "Thus" signals cause-effect. The others do not.

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