Question

You are revising a section of a drafted research text about school cafeteria changes and notice some areas where you could improve cohesion. Select the correct word or phrase from each drop-down menu to best connect ideas and clarify relationships.

Lunch schedule changes have been shown to reduce plate waste in schools. Some schools now experiment with trayless lunches to reduce trash. These practices can be useful;
(Select)
they require careful planning and cooperation from staff.

Students are responding positively to these changes;
(Select)
schools are reporting measurable decreases in wasted food.

Answer 1

These practices can be useful; however, they require careful planning and cooperation from staff.

Students are responding positively to these changes; as a result, schools are reporting measurable decreases in wasted food.