Software developer Lisa Park has created multiple applications that help small businesses manage their operations more efficiently. _____ she is...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
Software developer Lisa Park has created multiple applications that help small businesses manage their operations more efficiently. _____ she is currently working on a new project that will integrate artificial intelligence to automate customer service responses. This latest venture represents her most ambitious technical challenge to date.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
However,
In conclusion,
Furthermore,
For instance,
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| "Software developer Lisa Park has created multiple applications that help small businesses manage their operations more efficiently." |
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| [MISSING TRANSITION] |
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| "she is currently working on a new project that will integrate artificial intelligence to automate customer service responses." |
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| "This latest venture represents her most ambitious technical challenge to date." |
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Part B: Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Lisa Park, who has successfully created business applications in the past, is now tackling her most challenging project involving AI automation.
Argument Flow: The passage establishes Lisa's track record with business applications, then moves to describe her current AI project, and concludes by highlighting how this new project represents a significant step up in complexity for her.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- We know Lisa has created multiple applications in the past, and now she's working on a new AI project
- The relationship here seems to be one of continuation or addition - she's doing this new project IN ADDITION TO her previous work
- So the right answer should show that her current AI project is an additional endeavor that continues her work in the software development field
However,
- "However" signals contrast or opposition
- This would suggest her new AI project contradicts her previous applications
- Nothing in the passage indicates conflict between her past and current work
In conclusion,
- "In conclusion" signals the end of a discussion or summary
- This would treat her current AI project as a final wrap-up rather than ongoing work
- The passage presents her current project as active work, not a conclusion
Furthermore,
- "Furthermore" signals addition or continuation of related ideas
- This correctly shows her AI project as additional work building on her existing portfolio
- Matches the logical flow from past accomplishments to current expanded efforts
For instance,
- "For instance" introduces a specific example of a general concept
- This would make her AI project just an example of her business applications
- The passage presents the AI project as something new and more challenging, not just another example