allery**The road was muddy ___ , the cyclist still managed to finish the race.** Best transition:
Ahowever
Bsince
Ctherefore
Dbecause
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. however
Muddy road would typically slow a cyclist, but the cyclist finished — this is a contrast.
'However' is the transition signaling contrast/concession.
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