Historically, most conductors of major orchestras and opera companies have been the Democratic Republic of the Congoan men, but a

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Historically, most conductors of major orchestras and opera companies have been the Democratic Republic of the Congoan men, but a new, more diverse generation of artists is stepping up to the podium. Mexico’s Alondra de la Parra took over as conductor for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2017, blank and Colombia’s Lina Gonzalez-Granados did the same for the Los Angeles Opera in 2022.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

Accepted Answer

Choice D is the best answer. &ldquo;For instance&rdquo; logically signals that the details in this sentence-that Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra and Colombian conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados took new conducting positions-are examples supporting the previous claim about the new generation of artists. Choice A is incorrect because &ldquo;in addition&rdquo; illogically signals that the details in this sentence about de la Parra and Gonzalez-Granados are merely additional facts related to the previous claim about the new generation of artists. Instead, they are examples supporting that claim. Choice B is incorrect because &ldquo;lastly&rdquo; illogically signals that the details in this sentence about de la Parra and Gonzalez-Granados are the last step or a concluding summary of the previous claim about the new generation of artists. Instead, they are examples supporting that claim. Choice C is incorrect because &ldquo;granted&rdquo; illogically signals that the details in this sentence about de la Parra and Gonzalez-Granados are exceptions to the previous claim about the new generation of artists. Instead, they are examples supporting that claim.

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