The main answer:
The answer is C: to show how one sentence relates to the sentence that came before it
Explanation of your answer:
Transition words are words like ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘so’, and ‘because’. They show your reader the relationship between phrases, sentences, or even paragraphs. Using them makes it easier for your readers to understand how your thoughts and ideas are connected.
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