Question

Getting hired to lifeguard at my neighborhood pool (1) for the summer, has been not only a great way to earn some extra (2) cash, anyway, I also get to enjoy the great summer weather, interact with many of the families I grew up with, and earn the respect of my friends and their parents. I love my job and one of my favorite things to do from my perch on the lifeguard (3) stand which is six feet tall is to observe the dynamics of the pool patrons. (4) Most of the patrons are my neighbors. The first group is the kiddies; they are the little (5) ones that don’t know how to swim. (6) The kiddies don’t understand the dangers of the water. They play too close to the edge and often challenge their parents until they accidentally slip under and have to be rescued. This group experiences lots of stubbed toes, scraped knees, and requires a great deal of vigilant attention (7) from my part. (8) Sometimes, I have to respectfully remind the parent of the rules instead of correcting the child. The second (9) group are the older kids who are able to swim without parents. These patrons tend to challenge my authority the most. Many of them are the younger siblings of my friends, so they think I’ll let them get away with pushing the rules. They tend (10) to get a little to boisterous; they try to monopolize the diving board to do illegal (11) trick dives, and sometimes try to skateboard on pool deck. (12) They worry that they’ll cause an accident. I don’t want to ruin their fun, but it is my job to keep everyone safe in the area. The final group is the adults who come to suntan and (13) are enjoying the relative quiet of the hourly adult swim session. These patrons usually bring a small cooler with icy drinks and healthy snacks. They slather on sunscreen and then lounge back, talking on their phones or reading a book. (14) Mrs. Brooks, who used to be a college swimmer, does pace work during adult swim. This group is quiet and undemanding. (15)

If the word "anyway" were deleted from the preceding sentence,
the sentence would primarily lose
A evidence of the benefits of lifeguarding.
B a detail that confuses the meaning of the sentence.
C a crucial link to the following sentence.
D support for a point made earlier.

Answer 1

If the word "anyway" were deleted from the preceding sentence, the sentence would primarily lose:

C a crucial link to the following sentence.

The word "anyway" serves to connect the thought of earning extra cash with the enjoyment and social aspects of the job. Without it, the flow of the ideas may seem more disjointed.