Archaeologist Sue Brunning explains why the seventh-century ship burial site at Sutton Hoo in England was likely the tomb of

Question

Archaeologist Sue Brunning explains why the seventh-century ship burial site at Sutton Hoo in England was likely the tomb of a king. First, the gold artifacts inside the ship suggest that the person buried with them was a wealthy and respected leader. blank the massive effort required to bury the ship would likely only have been undertaken for a king.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

Accepted Answer

Choice D is the best answer. &ldquo;Second&rdquo; logically signals that the information in this sentence-that the effort to bury the ship would likely only have been made for a king-joins the information in the previous sentence (&ldquo;first...&rdquo;) in supporting Brunning&rsquo;s claim that the burial site was likely the tomb of a king. Choice A is incorrect because &ldquo;instead&rdquo; illogically signals that the information in this sentence presents an alternative or substitute to the previous information about the gold artifacts inside the ship. Rather, this sentence presents a second piece of information that supports Brunning&rsquo;s claim. Choice B is incorrect because &ldquo;still&rdquo; illogically signals that the information in this sentence exists in contrast to or despite the previous information about the gold artifacts inside the ship. Instead, this sentence presents a second piece of information that supports Brunning&rsquo;s claim. Choice C is incorrect because &ldquo;specifically&rdquo; illogically signals that the information in this sentence specifies or elaborates on the previous information about the gold artifacts inside the ship. Instead, this sentence presents a second piece of information that supports Brunning&rsquo;s claim.

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