Which of the following transition phrase could correctly complete the sentence below?

Question

I broke my cell phone when I dropped it. _________________ , I will have to borrow someone's phone or buy a new one.

(1 point)
Responses

on the other hand
on the other hand

as a result
as a result

at first
at first

in addition

Answer 1

The best transition phrase to complete the sentence is "as a result."

So the completed sentence would read:

"I broke my cell phone when I dropped it. As a result, I will have to borrow someone's phone or buy a new one."

This phrase indicates that the second part of the sentence is a consequence of the first part.