Which of these transitions shows emphasis?
Correct answer: A. Indeed
- A. Indeed
- B. Conversely
- C. For example
- D. As a result
Explanation
The correct answer is 'Indeed' because it is a transition word that explicitly adds emphasis to the statement that follows. The other options do not serve the purpose of emphasizing a point.
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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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