Question

The yellow fever epidemic caused problems for President Washington. _____, he was unable to access the public papers he needed.

Which transition phrase best connects the ideas?

As well as
For example
As a result of
On the other hand

Answer 1

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Which transition phrase best connects the ideas?

The yellow fever epidemic caused problems for President Washington. For example, he was unable to access the public papers he needed!

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Answer 2

The yellow fever epidemic caused problems for President Washington. For example, he was unable to access the public papers he needed.

The correct transition phrase for this particular structure is "For example". It introduces one of the problems caused by the yellow fever for President Washington.

The other option are not correct since:

• "As well as" is used to add one idea to another already present and there is only one problem present in this sentence.

• "As a result of" cannot be used before a comma.

• "On the other hand" requires the presence of one idea that is contrasted with another. In this case, there is only one idea.