Question

read the last paragraph of an argument in favor of censoring content on social media.
______ social media content can be offensive, violent, and vicious. in many cases it has led to harmful acts. censorship of social media is no longer a topic for philosophical debate. it is time to take action to protect ourselves and our children.
which transitional words or phrases best fit in the blank? select two options.
□ as a result,
□ because
□ in conclusion,
□ similarly,
□ to summarize,

Explanation:

1. Because: This transitional phrase introduces a reason, which matches the structure here— the clause about harmful social media content is the justification for the call to action on censorship.
2. In conclusion: This phrase signals the final, summarizing section of an argument, which aligns with the context that this is the last paragraph of the argument, wrapping up the case for censorship.

"As a result" would require the clause to be an outcome, not a premise. "Similarly" needs a prior comparable point, which is not the case here. "To summarize" works less naturally than "In conclusion" for a final persuasive call to action, and it does not fit the causal framing the sentence can also support.

Answer:

B. Because
C. In conclusion,