Which of the following transitional words or phrases should be used to conclude? a. although c. therefore b. consequently d. all of the above be select the best answer from the choices provided

The most correct answer is C) Therefore.                                        

Explanation:

In both professional and academic writing, the objective is to communicate information clearly and concisely.

Transitions help to attain these goals by establishing logical connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of your discourse.

Put in another form, transitions tell readers what to do with the information presented. Whether single words, quick phrases, or full sentences, they function as signals that tell readers how to process, organize, and react to old and new ideas as they read through what has been written.

Effectively constructing each transition often depends upon ones ability to identify words or phrases that will indicate for the reader the kind of logical relationships one is trying to convey.

In the question above, we are to select one option that most logically closes a sentence or an argument.

If we pick Although, seems to help the reader connect two ideas. For example, Although this story appears to be true, here’s the real deal.

If we we chose Consequently, we would be communicating a Cause and Effect. For example, "She didn't like the pudding; consequently, she threw it all away"    

Option C: Therefore seems a little confusing because it's also a good transitional word when looking at cause and effect linkages. However unlike the rest, it can also be used to close a sentence. Here is an example:

" Therefore, State should enact a law banning drivers from using cell phones."  

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