Question

What transition word most naturally connects the two sentences?Soft drinks provide only empty calories for the consumer. Fruits, ______, provide important vitamins and nutrients with fewer calories.

Answer 1

the answer would be "however"

Answer 2

The correct transition word that most naturally would connect the two sentences provided is HOWEVER.

"However" is normally used to make contrast between two opposite ideas. In this case, there is a sort of comparison between SOFT DRINKS and FRUITS in which the result of drinking them is totally different.