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; otherwise, 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; in contrast, it is interesting to me in college.

Explanation:

• "Likewise" shows similarity, matching the consistent interest in math across high school and college.
• "Otherwise" implies a conditional contrast, which does not fit the identical meaning of the two clauses.
• "For example" is used to introduce a specific instance, but the second clause is not an example of the first.
• "In contrast" signals a difference, which contradicts the matching statements about math interest.

Answer:

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