Cohesion Quick Check

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Question
Select the correct answer from the list.

"_______ after-school activities, homework, and early school start times, teenagers today are not getting enough sleep."

Which word or phrase best shows the connection between the ideas in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

Therefore
Therefore

In addition to
In addition to

As a result of
As a result of

Furthermore
Furthermore
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1 answer

The best word or phrase that shows the connection between the ideas in the sentence is "As a result of."

So the complete sentence would read, "As a result of after-school activities, homework, and early school start times, teenagers today are not getting enough sleep." This phrase effectively indicates that the lack of sleep is a consequence of the factors listed.