Megan realized the deadline was approaching, she still decided to rewrite the report for clarity.
Select the transition that best indicates Megan's decision contrasts with the time pressure she faced.
- nevertheless (correct answer)
- therefore
- for instance
- as a result
Explanation: When you encounter questions about transitions on the GED, focus on the logical relationship between the ideas being connected. Here, you need to identify how Megan's decision relates to the time pressure she's facing. The sentence presents two contrasting ideas: the deadline is approaching (creating pressure to hurry), but Megan decides to rewrite anyway (taking more time). This creates a contradiction - her action goes against what the situation would typically suggest. Choice A, "nevertheless," is correct because it signals contrast or contradiction. It means "in spite of" or "despite that," which perfectly captures how Megan's decision to rewrite conflicts with the approaching deadline. The word shows she's acting contrary to the time pressure. Choice B, "therefore," indicates cause and effect, suggesting her decision to rewrite logically follows from the approaching deadline. This makes no sense - time pressure would normally discourage rewriting. Choice C, "for instance," introduces an example. Rewriting isn't an example of a deadline approaching; these are two separate circumstances, not an example relationship. Choice D, "as a result," also shows cause and effect, implying the deadline caused her decision to rewrite. Like "therefore," this suggests the opposite relationship from what actually exists. When tackling transition questions, always ask yourself: "What's the logical relationship here?" Look for key clues like opposing actions, contradictory circumstances, or unexpected choices that signal contrast rather than agreement between ideas.