_, no one has more influence on a student's grades than the student himself.
Correct answer: D. Ultimately
- A. Consequently
- B. In other words
- C. Similarly
- D. Ultimately
Explanation
"In other words" restates or clarifies a point. The student is the main influencer of their own grades (clarification of previous idea).
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