"She practiced daily; as a consequence, she improved a lot." What type of transition is as a consequence?
Correct answer: B. Cause and effect
- A. Addition
- B. Cause and effect
- C. Comparison
- D. Emphasis
Explanation
The correct answer is Cause and effect. The phrase 'as a consequence' indicates a result stemming from a previous action. In this case, practicing daily (cause) leads to improvement (effect). The other options are incorrect because they describe different types of transitions: 'Addition' adds information, 'Comparison' shows similarities or differences, and 'Emphasis' highlights key points, none of which describe the cause-effect relationship in this sentence.
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