Question
The traffic report said the roads were clear, but it was wrong. As a result, we were more than an hour late for the concert.
What is the purpose of the transitional phrase "As a result" as it is used in this sentence?
A.
to show emphasis
B.
to make a generalization
C.
to show an example
D.
to show consequence
What is the purpose of the transitional phrase "As a result" as it is used in this sentence?
A.
to show emphasis
B.
to make a generalization
C.
to show an example
D.
to show consequence
Answers
GPT-5 mini
D. to show consequence
"As a result" connects the mistaken traffic report (cause) with being more than an hour late (effect), indicating a causal relationship.
"As a result" connects the mistaken traffic report (cause) with being more than an hour late (effect), indicating a causal relationship.