Question

during the 1950s, the red scare prompted a series of loyalty tests and blacklists across american industries, especially in hollywood. dozens of screenwriters, directors, and actors, ____ were barred from employment, forcing many to work under pseudonyms or leave the industry altogether and reshaping the creative landscape of american film for years to come.

25 mark for review
which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
a fortunately,
b in turn,
c conversely,
d indeed,

Explanation:

To determine the logical transition, we analyze the context. The first part states that the Red Scare led to loyalty tests and blacklists in Hollywood, and the second part describes the consequence (barred from employment) of that situation. "Indeed" is used to emphasize or confirm a preceding statement, which fits here as it confirms that the screenwriters, directors, and actors were indeed barred due to the Red Scare - related actions.

• "Fortunately" is illogical as being barred from employment is not a fortunate event.
• "In turn" implies a reciprocal or sequential action, which doesn't fit the cause - effect or confirmation here.
• "Conversely" implies a contrast, but there's no contrasting idea; it's a continuation of the effect of the Red Scare.

Answer:

D. indeed,