What transition word should I use in this sentence?

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I am taking an SAT practice test. The question asks you to either keep the word, or replace it with another available option. The surrounding context of this question is:

Assessments of the US job market typically focus
on two main demographics: the employed and the
unemployed. Often overlooked, in fact, is the
category of underemployed workers, which has grown
significantly since the 2008 recession.

The question as you to replace(or keep) the phrase in fact with one of these options.

A) No Change
B) However,
C) Indeed,
D) Moreover,

Can you guys tell me which you think the answer is and why? I can't figure it out, so any help would be good.

user392938 · Accepted Answer

"However" is the correct answer.
The SAT is a standardized test, which means that there can only be one correct answer.
"In fact," "moreover," and "indeed" all mean the same thing.  This means that they must be wrong.
Since the test is objective, you will never have to choose the "better" answer out of two (or more) options.  Instead, three of them will be completely wrong, and one will be completely right; there is no in-between.
"However" is the only answer that opposes what has been previously written, whereas the other three simply add to it.

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