Question 118·Easy·Transitions
Many people know that honeybees help pollinate crops that humans rely on for food. _____ honeybees also play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity by supporting the reproduction of wild plants.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
For transition questions, first read the sentences around the blank and, in your own words, label the relationship (such as contrast, cause/effect, example, or another related point). Then quickly match each answer choice to its usual function and eliminate any that don’t match the relationship you identified—even if they seem to “sound good” in the sentence. This approach saves time and keeps you focused on logic instead of guessing based on flow.
Hints
Compare the two sentences
Ask yourself: Is the second sentence disagreeing with the first, explaining a result of it, giving an example of it, or doing something else?
Check for contrast or cause-and-effect
Look for any words or ideas that show a problem, change in direction, or a clear cause leading to a result. Are those present here?
Look at the answer choice functions, not just their sound
Think about what each transition usually does: one contrasts, one shows result, one gives an example, and one simply connects another related point. Which function matches how the second sentence relates to the first?
Step-by-step Explanation
Understand what each sentence is saying
Read both parts of the text:
- First sentence: Many people know that honeybees help pollinate crops that humans rely on for food.
- Second sentence: honeybees also play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity by supporting the reproduction of wild plants.
Both sentences describe helpful things honeybees do.
Identify the logical relationship between the two ideas
Ask: How does the second idea relate to the first?
- The first talks about honeybees helping crops for human food.
- The second talks about honeybees helping biodiversity and wild plants.
These are two separate, positive roles of honeybees. The second does not contradict the first, is not a result of the first, and is not a specific example of crop pollination. It is another, different benefit.
Match each option to the type of relationship it shows
Now connect each transition to its usual meaning:
- However, → signals contrast or opposition.
- Therefore, → signals a conclusion or result.
- For instance, → introduces a specific example of something just mentioned.
- One option (the remaining one) signals that you are adding another related point to what was just said.
Since the second sentence gives another benefit of honeybees, we need the transition that fits an "another point" relationship, not contrast, result, or example.
Choose the transition that fits an added, similar idea
Because the second sentence adds another important role of honeybees (in addition to pollinating crops), the transition that correctly shows this additive relationship is B) Additionally,.