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SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The new high-speed rail line cut travel time between the two cities from five hours to ninety minutes. ______ , ridership on the regional airlines serving the same route fell by more than 40 percent in the first year.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A

    Specifically

  • B

    However

  • C

    Likewise

  • D

    As a result

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Explanation

Faster rail caused declining airline ridership. "As a result" signals cause-effect. The others do not.

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