1. In context, which word or phrase is best to insert at the beginning of sentence 11? He spent most of his time writing poems in Spanish instead of studying English.
Answer: C
However, he spent most of his time writing poems in Spanish instead of studying English.
Using "However" at the beginning of sentence 11 indicates a contrast between Lorca's intention to learn English and his actual actions of writing poems in Spanish.
A) In addition,
"In addition," implies a continuation of the previous thought without any contrast. Since Lorca’s action of not studying English contradicts his intention, this option does not accurately convey the intended meaning.
B) For example,
"For example," suggests that the following statement will illustrate or provide a specific case related to the previous sentence. However, writing poems in Spanish is not an example of learning English; it is a deviation from that goal, making this option inappropriate.
C) However,
"However," effectively introduces a contrast between Lorca’s goal of learning English and what he actually did, which was to focus on writing poems in Spanish. This word accurately reflects the unexpected outcome of his time in New York.
D) Indeed,
"Indeed," is used to affirm or emphasize a statement previously made. It does not convey the necessary contrast required in this context, as it would imply that writing poems in Spanish aligns with his intention to learn English, which is incorrect.
Conclusion
The use of "However" correctly highlights the contradiction between Lorca's intention and his actions, making it the most suitable choice. All other options fail to convey the necessary contrast, which is central to understanding Lorca's experience in New York.