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Buffalo were hunted almost to extinction. By 1900, only

several hundred buffalo remained.
Which revision to the sentences adds a transition to show a
cause-and-effect relationship?
OA)
Buffalo were hunted almost to extinction. In addition,
by 1900, only several hundred buffalo remained.
OB)
Buffalo were hunted almost to extinction. As a result,
by 1900, only several hundred buffalo remained.
O C)
OD)
Buffalo were hunted almost to extinction. Similarly, by
1900, only several hundred buffalo remained.
Buffalo were hunted almost to extinction. However, by
1900, only several hundred buffalo remained.

User Kromey
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25 votes

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

the phrase 'as a result' usually leads up to the transition of an effect, since effect and result are synonyms

User Pablo Grande
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The transitional phrase "as a result" clearly links the first sentence to the 2nd

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