Question

vocabulary activity
in its earlier days, surfing was well respected in hawaii. _______, some people from the common class gained respect from the royal class because of their surfing skills.
a conversely
b obviously
c therefore
d although

Explanation:

We need to choose a conjunction that shows the logical relationship between the two sentences. The first sentence says surfing was respected in Hawaii, and the second says common - class people gained respect from royalty due to surfing skills. This is a cause - effect relationship.

• Option A "Conversely" is used to show a contrast or opposite relationship, which does not fit here.
• Option B "Obviously" is used to emphasize that something is clear or self - evident, but it does not show the cause - effect relationship.
• Option C "Therefore" is used to show a conclusion or a result of a previous statement, which fits the cause - effect relationship here (because surfing was respected, common - class people gained respect from royalty due to their surfing skills).
• Option D "Although" is used to introduce a contrast or a concession, which is not appropriate here.

Answer:

C. Therefore