The connection between the ideas in these sentences is contrast. The first sentence presents a common belief about Johannes Gutenberg as the inventor of the printing press, while the second sentence contrasts this belief by highlighting that Gutenberg's invention was based on earlier Chinese inventions.
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Many people believe a European named Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. However, Gutenberg’s press was actually building on inventions that appeared centuries earlier in China.
What is the connection between the ideas in these sentences?
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Contrast
Cause and effect
Comparison
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