Wildlife biologists have developed satellite collar technology that can continuously monitor animal movements across vast territories. _____ the resea...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
Wildlife biologists have developed satellite collar technology that can continuously monitor animal movements across vast territories. _____ the research team will begin tracking migration patterns of the endangered snow leopard population in the Himalayas using this advanced monitoring system.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
In contrast,
Next month,
Therefore,
On the other hand,
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| "Wildlife biologists have developed satellite collar technology that can continuously monitor animal movements across vast territories." |
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| _______ |
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| "the research team will begin tracking migration patterns of the endangered snow leopard population in the Himalayas using this advanced monitoring system." |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Wildlife biologists have created satellite collar technology and will use it to track endangered snow leopards.
Argument Flow: The passage moves from describing a technological development to explaining how that technology will be put to use in upcoming research. The missing connector needs to bridge between the completed development and the planned implementation.
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
- From our analysis, we need a connector that links the development of satellite collar technology to its upcoming use in snow leopard research
- The relationship is about sequence or timing
- The first sentence tells us the technology exists, and the second tells us when it will be used
- The connector should indicate timing or signal the natural next step in using this developed technology
In contrast,
✗ Incorrect
- This suggests opposition between developing technology and using it
- There is no contrast here - using the technology is the logical next step after developing it
Next month,
✓ Correct
- Provides a specific timeframe for when the research will begin
- Creates logical flow from technology has been developed to when it will be used
- Bridges the gap between completed development and future application naturally
Therefore,
✗ Incorrect
- This suggests the research follows as a logical conclusion from the technology development
- While there is a connection, therefore implies the research is a necessary result rather than simply the next planned step
On the other hand,
✗ Incorrect
- Like in contrast, this signals opposition or an alternative viewpoint
- The research project supports and utilizes the technology rather than contrasting with it