Question

select the correct answer. which word or phrase is a suitable replacement for the word or at the beginning of the second sentence in this excerpt? a database is a collection of electronic information that can be accessed using a set of software commands. or, a database is a set of organized information (electronic) manipulated by a software. a. in other words b. possibly c. subsequently d. because of this e. perhaps

Explanation:

The phrase "In other words" is used to re - express an idea. The second sentence is re - expressing the first sentence about what a database is. "Possibly" (B) and "Perhaps" (E) indicate uncertainty. "Subsequently" (C) indicates a time sequence. "Because of this" (D) indicates a cause - effect relationship. Only "In other words" (A) is used for re - stating an idea.

Answer:

A. In other words