Which transitional phrase means "given the previous point"?
Correct answer: A. Accordingly
- A. Accordingly
- B. On the contrary
- C. Even so
- D. For example
Explanation
The correct answer is 'Accordingly,' which serves as a transitional phrase to indicate that something follows logically from a previous point or fact. It effectively means 'given the previous point,' making it the appropriate choice. 'On the contrary' contrasts with a previous statement, 'Even so' introduces a contrasting point despite a previous statement, and 'For example' provides an illustration rather than a consequence or result.
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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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