Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 18

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Soda may be one of America's favorite beverages, but many experts now believe that drinking soda is bad for our health. (2) Because soda is high in calories but offers no nutritional value, it contributes to weight gain and obesity. (3) The sugar and acid in soda can cause unhealthy tooth decay. (4) Even sugar-free drinks may cause health problems because, as some studies have indicated, artificial sweeteners may increase the risk for cancer and other diseases. (5) Other research has shown that drinking soda is harmful to bones. (6) The phosphorus in soda causes bones to lose calcium. (7) As a result, they weaken and break more easily.
Which of the following is a transitional expression that indicates cause or effect?

• A) Even
• B) Other
• C) As a result

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Definitions:

Propositions

Statements or assertions expressing judgments or opinions that can be either true or false.

True

Corresponding to reality or fact; not false.

False

Pertains to something that is not true or is based on incorrect information.

Wall Lizard

A common name for several species of lizards in the genus Podarcis, known for living on walls and other vertical surfaces.