SAT OwlMany traditional musical instruments are made from materials found in their makers' local environment. ______ the mbira, a traditional instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, consists of metal keys mounted on a wooden board, often placed inside a hollow gourd that amplifies its sound.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
For example,
However,
Thus,
Still,
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A
The first sentence makes a general statement, and the second gives a specific instrument that illustrates it. "For example" signals that relationship.
"Thus" would present the mbira as a conclusion drawn from the first sentence, but it is an illustration of it.
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