To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), ...

★ Transitions

To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:

A. besides, for example, also, furthermore

B. first, next, before, later, finally

C. also, another, like, in comparison

D. as a result, since, consequently, because

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Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this semester; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.

A. for instance,

B. as a result,

C. however,

D. in addition,