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EXERCISETransitional devices Paraphrase each of the following statements from the reading
text, using the transitional device in parentheses to replace the underlined word(s).
Replace as many words as possible with synonyms.- “Other simple instruments were used to test relexes and check the ears and throat, and
most importantly, the doctor relied on well-trained hands to feel for internal abnormalities
during a physical examination.” (in addition to) - “Although general practitioners still use these simple tools and time-tested procedures in
their practices, technology is rapidly revolutionizing the way illness is diagnosed and
treated.” (however) - “Robotic hands, however, cannot feel the tissue they are operating on, but scientists and
engineers in the ield of haptic engineering are working on solutions that will one day
create tactile sensory feedback in robots.” (although) - “Although major technical obstacles have yet be to overcome, the potential for
nanotechnological applications appears limitless, and future nanomedicine is expected to
be instrumental in diagnosing and treating cancer.” (despite) - “Of course, all of this will not happen overnight, due to the high costs of building
infrastructure and the time involved... .” (because of ) - “Because stem cells know exactly where to go when they are needed in the body and can
live forever if frozen, the sky is the limit in how they could be used.” (due to)