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Explanation:

Analyze the relationship between sentences

Using the Addressing Multiple Perspectives knowledge point, we identify that sentence 4 introduces a counterargument: "Opponents argue that tablets aren't a good choice because initially they're very expensive." Sentence 5 then presents a direct rebuttal to this counterargument: "The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run."

Evaluate the logical flow and transition

Using the Argumentative Support knowledge point, we analyze how to connect these opposing views. Because sentence 5 directly counters the objection raised in sentence 4, a contrastive transition is needed to signal this shift to the reader. Adding the transition "however" at the beginning of sentence 5 establishes this logical relationship clearly.

Assess the incorrect options

• Replacing "money" with "dough" introduces inappropriate slang into a formal essay.
• Deleting sentence 5 would remove the crucial rebuttal that answers the opponents' objection, weakening the overall argument.
• Inserting "are awesomely fast" introduces informal, subjective language that undermines the academic tone.

Answer:

• replacing the word "money" with the word "dough."
• deleting the sentence to clarify the overall argument.
• inserting the phrase "are awesomely fast" after "tablets" to add personality.
• adding the transition "however" at the beginning to connect the ideas better. (Correct answer)