Question

choose the best transition.
ms. huffman wants to be an astronaut. __________, she earned advanced degrees in chemistry and mathematics. she also learned how to fly an airplane.
likewise
for this reason
in other words

Explanation:

The first sentence states Ms. Huffman's goal (becoming an astronaut). The following sentences describe her actions (earning degrees, learning to fly) which are steps to achieve that goal. "For this reason" connects the goal to the resulting actions logically, while "Likewise" (similarity) and "In other words" (restatement) do not fit the cause-effect relationship.

Answer:

For this reason