In Each Pair of Sentences Below, Carefully Determine the Exact

question 36

Multiple Choice

In each pair of sentences below, carefully determine the exact relationship between the sentences. Then select the transitional expression that clearly expresses this relationship. The hurricane's high winds uprooted trees and knocked over utility poles. ____, flooding damaged the city's businesses and homes.

• A) In contrast
• B) As a result
• C) Furthermore

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