A student is writing an article on a recent student council court decision for the school newspaper. The student wants to revise her draft by adding a transitional word and/or phrase to the beginning of the second underlined sentence. Read the following excerpt from the student's draft and complete the task that follows.

Question

Ms. Jasmine could bring the case before the student court in reference to her rights being violated. The current set of facts does not offer such evidence. The student council court at Johnson Hills High recognizes students' right to freedom of expression. Therefore, students may express their views in a manner that does not violate the rights of another student. As a student at this school, Ms. Jasmine is afforded these rights; however, Ms. Jasmine is contesting the placement of a banner that is not in violation of her rights. The banner was displayed in support of a student club organization, the cause of which Ms. Jasmine contests. Though Ms. Jasmine does not personally attest to the causes of this organization, the banner is not violating her rights. Ms. Jasmine is free to apply for permission to hang a separate banner in support of her beliefs or to express her beliefs verbally.

Revise the transition between the two underlined sentences by choosing a word or phrase that would improve the connections by indicating that what is to come builds upon the information just presented.
A.
However,

B.
In addition,

C.
For instance,

D.
On account of this fact,

Answer 1

The best option to improve the transition between the two underlined sentences is:

A. However,

Revised transition: "However, the current set of facts does not offer such evidence."

This transition effectively indicates a contrast between the previous statement and the information that follows, reinforcing the idea that despite Ms. Jasmine's situation, there is a lack of evidence to support her claims.