Question
When the fever seemed to be near an end, the city of Philadelphia became active once again. _____ shops opening and people coming out of their homes, ships began to sail on the river.
Which transition phrase best connects the ideas?
By the same token
On the contrary
In addition to
In this case
Which transition phrase best connects the ideas?
By the same token
On the contrary
In addition to
In this case
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best transition phrase to connect the ideas in the sentence is **"In addition to."**
So, the complete sentence would read: "When the fever seemed to be near an end, the city of Philadelphia became active once again. In addition to shops opening and people coming out of their homes, ships began to sail on the river."
This phrase effectively adds the idea of the city's activity continuing to grow after the fever's decline.
So, the complete sentence would read: "When the fever seemed to be near an end, the city of Philadelphia became active once again. In addition to shops opening and people coming out of their homes, ships began to sail on the river."
This phrase effectively adds the idea of the city's activity continuing to grow after the fever's decline.