Question #6429446Single Choice

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Consider the following sentences:

(1) The development of renewable energy sources is crucial for reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.

(2) Solar power, in particular, has seen significant progress in recent years.

(3) Nevertheless, wind energy is also becoming more popular in many countries.

(4) Both solar and wind energy can help mitigate the effects of climate change.

Which of the following statements about the coherence of this passage is correct?

"Nevertheless" is used correctly as it shows a contrast between solar and wind energy.

"Nevertheless" is misused as there is no real contrast between the progress of solar power and the increasing popularity of wind energy.

The passage should have started with sentence (3) to give equal importance to both solar and wind energy.

The passage fails to explain how solar and wind energy can mitigate climate change.

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