SAT OwlCritics of the four-day school week, which many rural districts in the United States have adopted to cut costs, argue that it harms learning, and several studies have found modest declines in test scores after districts made the switch. ______ the schedule remains popular with many families and teachers, and some districts report that it has helped them recruit and keep staff.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Thus,
Moreover,
Still,
For instance,
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Answer: C
The first sentence gives the case against the four-day week. The second describes its continued popularity and a benefit for hiring, which runs against that criticism. "Still" signals that something holds true despite what came before.
"Moreover" would add another point in the same direction, but the second sentence is in the schedule's favor, not another criticism.
Why the other choices are wrong
- A. This choice implies the popularity is a direct result of the criticism, which is illogical. The second sentence presents a contrasting fact, not a consequence of the first.
- B. This transition adds a point in the same direction as the previous sentence. However, the second sentence supports the schedule, while the first criticizes it, creating a contrast.
- D. This choice introduces a specific example to support the previous claim. The second sentence offers a general counterpoint about popularity, not a specific instance of the harm mentioned earlier.
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