Which transition is best to show emphasis of a point?
Correct answer: D. Above all
- A. Conversely
- B. Moreover
- C. Consequently
- D. Above all
Explanation
The correct option, Above all, is used to emphasize the most significant point or idea. While Conversely indicates contrast, Moreover adds extra information, and Consequently shows a result, none of these transitions specifically highlight importance or emphasis like Above all does.
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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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