Which transitional word would fit this sentence: "He didn't study well; _, he failed."
Correct answer: B. Consequently
- A. Likewise
- B. Consequently
- C. For example
- D. Moreover
Explanation
The sentence demonstrates a cause-and-effect relationship: not studying well led to failing. The correct transitional word to express this relationship is 'Consequently,' which indicates that one action is a result of another. 'Likewise' suggests similarity, 'For example' introduces an illustration, and 'Moreover' adds additional information, none of which fit the context of the sentence.
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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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