Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 206: Answer and Explanation
Question: 206
The incubation of blues music began with the first arrival of West African slaves in America. Through the Revolution and the emergence of the United States, to the abolition of slavery and onward, the blues continued to evolve and proliferate, taking on new forms, instrumentations, and significance. _______ today the blues may seem as American as apple pie, we mustn't forget the creative debt that this most American of musical genres owes to its West African ancestors.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A. Whenever
- B. Thus
- C. So
- D. While
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
(D) "While" is the only transition provided that shows a contrast between the popular familiarity of the blues and its unfamiliar origin.
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