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Question #N827

The study of the effects of music on the brain is an emerging field. Researchers are exploring how music can benefit both physical and cognitive health. For instance, a recent study in the journal Nature found that listening to music before a surgical procedure can help patients recover faster. Although these studies are promising, more research is needed to understand the complex relationship between music and the brain. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the word "for instance"?

In this passage, the phrase "for instance" is used to

A. provide a specific example that supports the author’s claim.

B. introduce a new idea that will be discussed later in the passage.

C. contrast the author’s argument with a different perspective.

D. emphasize the importance of the author’s conclusion.

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Correct Answer is: A

The phrase "for instance" is used to introduce a specific example of a study that supports the author’s claim that music can benefit both physical and cognitive health. This example helps to clarify the author’s argument and makes it more convincing.