Question

The transition word or phrase below...

Humpback whales use loud clicks and whistles to communicate. In contrast, they create the loudest sounds of all living creatures!

Does not effectively link the two ideas

Effectively links the two ideas

Answer 1

The transition phrase "In contrast" does not effectively link the two ideas. The first sentence discusses how humpback whales use clicks and whistles to communicate, while the second sentence provides information about their ability to create the loudest sounds. However, the two ideas are not in direct contrast; rather, they complement each other in terms of communication methods and capabilities. A more appropriate transition might be "Additionally" or "Moreover" to illustrate how both aspects contribute to their communication.