Which transition word shows sequence?
Correct answer: A. Meanwhile
- A. Meanwhile
- B. Because
- C. For example
- D. Thus
Explanation
"Meanwhile" shows sequence or time progression, indicating that one event happens at the same time as or after another.
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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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