{"id":"cb_question_bank:41d61e01-3c04-490a-a440-48820cb5a930","source_id":"cb_question_bank","source_item_id":"41d61e01-3c04-490a-a440-48820cb5a930","external_id":"63081b48-0053-4166-9736-642c83892256","ibn":null,"question_id":"8e9677e6","program":"SAT","module":"english","domain_code":"EOI","domain":"Expression of Ideas","skill_code":"TRA","skill":"Transitions","difficulty":"H","score_band":6,"answer_type":"mcq","answer_source":"key","layout_warning":null,"form_id":null,"module_number":null,"position":null,"stem":"Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?","stimulus":"In 2009, the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles hosted a special exhibition, Sueños/Yume, showcasing the works of local sculptor Dora de Larios. As suggested by the show’s title ( sueños and yume mean “dreams” in Spanish and Japanese, respectively), de Larios’s art reflects a mix of cultural influences . ______ blank her work is grounded in the artistic traditions of both Mexico and Japan.","stimulus_html":"<p>In 2009, the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles hosted a special exhibition, <em>Sueños/Yume,</em> showcasing the works of local sculptor Dora de Larios. As suggested by the show’s title (<span lang=\"es\"><em>sueños</em></span> and <span lang=\"ja\"><em>yume</em></span> mean “dreams” in Spanish and Japanese, respectively), de Larios’s art reflects a mix of cultural influences<em>.</em> <span>______</span><span class=\"sr-only\">blank</span> her work is grounded in the artistic traditions of both Mexico and Japan.</p>","stem_html":"<p>Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?</p>","rationale_html":"<p>Choice C is the best answer. “Specifically” logically signals that this sentence provides specific, precise details elaborating on the previous sentence’s claim that de Larios’s art reflects a mix of cultures. This sentence specifies which cultures the previous sentence is referring to: the artistic traditions of both Mexico and Japan.&nbsp;</p><p>Choice A is incorrect because “in addition” illogically signals that the information in this sentence is a separate point that follows the previous claim about de Larios’s art. Instead, it provides specific details elaborating on that claim. Choice B is incorrect because “in contrast” illogically signals that the information in this sentence contrasts with the previous claim about de Larios’s art. Instead, it provides specific details elaborating on that claim.&nbsp;Choice D is incorrect because “therefore” illogically signals that the information in this sentence is a result of the previous claim about de Larios’s art. Instead, it provides specific details elaborating on that claim. </p>","correct_answer":["C"],"has_media":false,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":"2023-08-02T20:25:59.333000+00:00","source_updated_at":"2023-08-02T20:25:59.333000+00:00","options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"<p>In addition,</p>","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"<p>In contrast,</p>","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"<p>Specifically,</p>","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"<p>Therefore,</p>","ord":3}],"attribution":{"source_id":"cb_question_bank","source_name":"College Board digital SAT question bank (community dump)","rights_holder":"College Board","canonical_url":"https://satsuitequestionbank.collegeboard.org/","retrieved_from":"https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mdn522/sat-question-bank/main/data/cb-digital-questions.json","attribution":"SAT practice questions © College Board, from the official SAT Suite Question Bank. Retrieved via the community dump at github.com/mdn522/sat-question-bank.","disclaimer":"SAT® and PSAT/NMSQT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, does not sponsor, and does not endorse this project.","license":"College Board copyright; source repository carries no licence. Local use only.","redistributable":false,"item_count":2017}}