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Problem

I enjoy reading fiction; _, I also appreciate non-fiction books. ___, they provide valuable insights into real-world events

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Clue

The transition needs to signal a shift in focus or a mild contrast between these two interests. The second blank starts with a pronoun ("they") and provides a supporting detail ("valuable insights") for the main point.

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Hint

Look for Adversative or Contrast transition words (like however, nevertheless, but, yet, on the other hand) for the first blank and look for Additive or Supportive transition words (like Additionally, Furthermore, Moreover, In addition) for the second blank.

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Sumup

Please summarize Problem, Hint, Clue

Choices

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Choice-A

Choice A is incorrect. "Nevertheless" (meaning in spite of that) correctly introduces a contrast, which is appropriate since enjoying fiction and appreciating non-fiction are somewhat differing interests. However, "Furthermore" (meaning in addition, moreover) introduces more evidence or an extra point, but the second clause is a reason or support for the appreciation of non-fiction, not just another point.

Wrong Nevertheless, Furthermore

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Choice-B

Choice B is incorrect. "In contrast" is too strong; the speaker is stating two things they enjoy, not opposing them. "Therefore" (meaning consequently) suggests the second clause is a result of the first, which isn’t the case. The clause explains why the speaker appreciates non-fiction.

Wrong In contrast, therefore

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Choice-C

Choice C is incorrect. "For example" introduces an illustration, but the speaker is introducing a different reading interest (non-fiction), not an example of fiction. "and" is a coordinating conjunction; while it could connect clauses, it doesn’t clearly signal the relationship (support/reason) of the second clause.

Wrong For example, and

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Choice-D

Choice D is correct. "However" (meaning in spite of that or on the contrary) correctly signals a shift or mild contrast in interest from fiction to non-fiction. "Additionally" (meaning in an extra or supplementary way or also) is a strong connective that introduces a supportive detail or reason (the valuable insights) for the appreciation of non-fiction. This pair clearly and logically establishes the relationship between the ideas.

Correct however, Additionally

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Step

Correct Answer : however, Additionally

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Answer

Option

D

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Sumup

Please summarize choices