_ you take a taxi, you will still miss your plane. The most appropriate transitional device to fill in the blank will be:
Correct answer: A. Even if
- A. Even if
- B. In case
- C. Only if
- D. May be
Explanation
"Even if" is used to introduce a condition that is unlikely or contrary to fact but is being considered for the sake of argument. In this case, it suggests that taking a taxi still won't prevent missing the plane.
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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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