Which of the Following Sentence Pairs Contains a Transitional Phrase

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentence pairs contains a transitional phrase that detracts from coherence?

• A) First, productivity will improve by 12%. For example, employees will be happy.
• B) Salaries will increase by 6%. In contrast, the sick-day allowance will decrease by 2%.
• C) The fliers should arrive by 5:00 p.m. Then our interns will post them on campus bulletin boards.
• D) The new computer is being repaired. However, the repair service loaned us another system.
• E) The union strike should help teachers receive higher salaries. On the other hand, students will suffer if teachers go on strike.

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Definitions:

Contractual Capacity

Contractual capacity refers to the legal ability of a party to enter into a contract, generally requiring them to be of sound mind and of legal age.

Binding Agreement

A contract or deal between two or more parties that is legally enforceable in a court of law.

Legal Ability

The capability or qualification to engage in a legal task or to perform legal duties, often requiring specific knowledge or licensing.

Statutory Law

Laws that have been formally written and passed by legislative bodies.