Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.

Question

The importance of national parks to American morale should not be underestimated. Most Americans feel a certain pride when they discuss the beauty and historical significance of these national treasures. For many Americans, the Rocky Mountains, for example, are massive in size, offer a majestic landscape, and symbolize the American frontier spirit.

Choose an alternative transition that makes sense in the place of the underlined transition in this excerpt.

since
for instance
yet
in conclusion

Answer 1

The best alternative transition to use in place of the underlined transition "for example" in this excerpt is "for instance."

So the revised excerpt would read:

"The importance of national parks to American morale should not be underestimated. Most Americans feel a certain pride when they discuss the beauty and historical significance of these national treasures. For many Americans, the Rocky Mountains, for instance, are massive in size, offer a majestic landscape, and symbolize the American frontier spirit."