Question

[PARAGRAPH 1] Sandy knew that she could make better grades by studying. She hated to memorize words and formulas, but she didn't necessarily have to use that method. If she used the study skills she had been taught, she could relate concepts, making ideas easier to remember. / [PARAGRAPH 2]** If she started earlier, she could relate new concepts to those she already understood. Although some of her high school classes presented unfamiliar ideas, she read a lot and understood various concepts already. With days to study rather than a few hours the night before, Sandy could take difficult concepts and make them easier to understand and more relevant to her life. / [QUESTION] Which of the following sentences would provide a transition between paragraphs 1 and 2 where the asterisks appear?

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4 points
Still, she knew she had plenty of time before she needed to start.
Furthermore, she had time on her side if she used it wisely.
Even if this were true, however, there were other problems she would have to consider.
Second, she had to consider the time she had left.

Answer 1

Furthermore, she had time on her side if she used it wisely.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first option contradicts the beginning sentence of the 2nd paragraph. The third option doesn't work because the 2nd paragraph doesn't elaborate on the other problems.