Question

read the excerpt from a students essay.
initially, rainsford tries to escape zaroff by creating an
elaborate trail. he spends the bulk of the afternoon
walking in circles, doubling back on himself, and
executing a \series of elaborate loops.\
when the sun begins to set, rainsford climbs into a tree
to rest through the night while zaroff combs the jungle for
his tracks.
which transition best fills in the blank?
finally
since
of course
in particular

Explanation:

• “Finally” indicates the last action in a sequence. The text first mentions what Rainsford does initially (spends afternoon walking in circles etc.) and then what he does when the sun sets (climbs tree). “Finally” shows the sequence of events.
• “Since” is used for cause - effect relationships which is not the case here.
• “Of course” is used for something that is obvious or expected in a general sense, not for sequencing events.
• “In particular” is used to give a specific example or detail within a broader category, not for event sequencing.

Answer:

Finally