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SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

Many tourists visit Pompeii expecting to walk through a perfectly preserved Roman city, frozen at the moment of Vesuvius's eruption. ______ , much of what visitors see today reflects centuries of selective excavation, reconstruction, and modern landscaping rather than any original ancient state.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A

    Indeed

  • B

    Therefore

  • C

    In reality

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  • D

    Specifically

Explanation

The expectation is contrasted with the actual situation. "In reality" signals such contrast. The others do not.

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