Reading and Writing: Expression of Ideas
SAT Question of the Day for October 23, 2026
Urban planners in Copenhagen spent decades redesigning city streets to prioritize cycling infrastructure over automobile traffic. ______ the city now has more than 390 kilometers of designated bike lanes, and over 60 percent of residents commute by bicycle daily.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A.Nevertheless,
- B.Granted,
- C.As a result,Correct answer
- D.On the other hand,
Explanation
The correct answer is "As a result,." The second sentence describes the outcome of Copenhagen's decades-long investment in cycling infrastructure: extensive bike lanes and high rates of bicycle commuting. "As a result" correctly signals that these outcomes follow from the planning efforts described in the first sentence. "Nevertheless," and "On the other hand," both incorrectly suggest a contrast or concession, when the second sentence is actually a logical consequence. "Granted," is used to acknowledge an opposing point before countering it, which does not fit the relationship between these sentences.
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