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The analyst predicted that the number of gas-guzzling vehicles manufactured would plummet, _____________ the nation is facing increasing gas prices.

Which of these is the BEST transitional word to add to this sentence?
A because
B however
C although
D in addition

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A — "because." It correctly shows cause: the predicted drop is due to rising gas prices. The others don't fit: "however"/"although" imply contrast, and "in addition" merely adds unrelated information.