Spanish surrealist Oscar Dominguez, like many of his contemporaries, wanted to incorporate elements of chance and randomness in his artistic...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
Spanish surrealist Oscar Dominguez, like many of his contemporaries, wanted to incorporate elements of chance and randomness in his artistic process. ______ he employed techniques that produced random, unpredictable results, such as decalcomania, which involved pressing a blank canvas onto a paint-covered surface to generate abstract patterns.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
With this in mind,
On the contrary,
In conclusion,
Regardless,
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| "Spanish surrealist Oscar Dominguez, like many of his contemporaries, wanted to incorporate elements of chance and randomness in his artistic process." |
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| [MISSING TRANSITION] |
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| "he employed techniques that produced random, unpredictable results, such as decalcomania, which involved pressing a blank canvas onto a paint-covered surface to generate abstract patterns." |
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Part B: Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Oscar Dominguez achieved his goal of incorporating chance into his art by using specific techniques that produced unpredictable results.
Argument Flow: The passage establishes Dominguez's artistic goal of incorporating randomness, then explains the specific methods he used to accomplish this goal.
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
- The transition needs to connect his goal (wanting chance/randomness) with his method (employing specific techniques)
- We need a connector showing the second part is HOW he achieved what was stated in the first part
With this in mind,
✓ Correct
- "With this in mind" perfectly connects his goal with the methods he used to achieve it
- Creates logical flow: goal leads to implementation
On the contrary,
✗ Incorrect
- "On the contrary" signals contradiction, but there's no contrast between wanting randomness and using random techniques
In conclusion,
✗ Incorrect
- "In conclusion" signals summary/ending, but this appears mid-passage and introduces explanation, not conclusion
Regardless,
✗ Incorrect
- "Regardless" suggests he acted despite obstacles, but there's no indication of opposition to overcome