Which of these signals comparison?
Correct answer: A. Similarly
- A. Similarly
- B. Hence
- C. Above all
- D. In brief
Explanation
The correct answer is 'Similarly' because it is a transitional device used to indicate that two ideas or things are alike or have a comparable attribute. The other options do not serve to signal a comparison: 'Hence' indicates a result or conclusion, 'Above all' is used for emphasis on the most important point, and 'In brief' is used to summarize or conclude a statement.
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Transitional devices connect ideas by showing addition, contrast, cause, result, sequence, comparison, example or conclusion. The topic covers the meanings and sentence positions of linking words such as however, therefore, moreover and consequently, including the difference between conjunctive adverbs, coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.
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