Asked by jk

Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.
Students participating in school athletics should be required to maintain a 2.0 in all academic courses. Most of Douglas High’s varsity athletes prioritize their schoolwork; but, there are a few who ignore their responsibilities.
Which transition word would best replace the underlined word?
consequently
however
accordingly
as a result

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
however

Reason: The sentence shows a contrast between most athletes prioritizing schoolwork and a few who ignore responsibilities; "however" signals that contrast.