Question

which sentence makes the best use of a transitional word or phrase? math was interesting to me in high school; likewise, it is interesting to me in college. math was interesting to me in high school; in contrast, it is interesting to me in college. math was interesting to me in high school; for example, it is interesting to me in college. math was interesting to me in high school; otherwise, it is interesting to me in college.

Explanation:

To determine the best use of a transitional word, we analyze each option:

• "likewise" (first option) shows a similar situation (interest in math in high school and college), which is logical.
• "in contrast" (second option) implies a difference, but the sentences show similarity, so it's incorrect.
• "for example" (third option) is used to give an example, but the second part isn't an example of the first, so it's incorrect.
• "otherwise" (fourth option) implies a conditional or contrasting outcome, which doesn't fit the context of showing similarity.

So the first sentence uses the transitional word appropriately.

Answer:

Math was interesting to me in high school; likewise, it is interesting to me in college.