Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.Community service must be added to the graduation requirements for our high school students. This will instill our youth a sense of duty that in-class lectures fail to convey. Students will be required to serve; and, they will recognize the needs of our county.Which transition word would best replace the underlined word?
“Consequently” shows a cause-and-effect relationship: because students are required to serve, they will recognize the needs of the county. “However” and “nevertheless” signal contrast, while “finally” signals sequence, so those choices do not fit.
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