Question

__________ the cheerleading squad practiced their routine, they were still not ready to perform for an audience. Choose the BEST transitional word or phrase to complete the sentence. A) However B) Besides C) Although D) Therefore

Answer 1

C. Although
Although the cheerleading squad practiced their routine, they were still not ready to perform for an audience.

Answer 2

Answer: Although

Explanation: Although is the best fitting transitional word that is suitable for the blank in the sentence. Although as a transitional word is used to link other words, phrases or sentences, building coherent relationships in written or spoken texts; in this they assist the reader to understand and progress from one idea to another expressed by the author.