Which one of the following sentence contains the transitional device of consequence?
Correct answer: C. Resultantly, he won the hearts of his subordinates.
- A. Saad burnt midnight oil but could not get as many marks as he desired.
- B. Hasnain would have attended the party had he been invited.
- C. Resultantly, he won the hearts of his subordinates.
- D. In comparison to India, Pakistan is a much more responsible nuclear state.
Explanation
In this sentence, the word "resultantly" indicates a consequence or result of a preceding action or situation. It serves as a transitional device to show the outcome of something that has occurred previously.
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