Question

Instructions:Select the correct answer. Which word or phrase is a suitable replacement for the word or at the beginning of the second sentence in this excerpt? A database is a collection of electronic information that can be accessed using a set of software commands. Or, a database is a set of organized information (electronic) manipulated by a software.

In other words
Possibly
Subsequently
Because of this
 Perhaps

Answer 1

The correct answer is: "in other words"

The phrase, ""in other words" is the best replacement for the word, "or" at the beginning of the second sentence, because, using this phrase provides a smoother and clear transition from the first sentence to the second sentence. Compared to the other options, "in other words" is the best option, because both the first sentence and the second sentence basically convey the same idea. Replacing the word, "or" at the beginning of the second sentence, with "in other words", makes the sentences sound more effective and clear:

"A database is a collection of electronic information that can be accessed using a set of software commands. In other words, a database is a set of organized information (electronic) manipulated by a software."

Answer 2

The proper term for the first word of sentence two would be "in other words." Both sentences are pretty much saying the same thing, so using a term that would give the impression that the statement is just being re-worded would be a proper way to make sure that the reader understands that the concepts are similar.