Which of these is the most appropriate transitional word or phrase to add to this sentence? a) consequently b) finally c) instead d) thus

Sentence that is missing: No one should just throw out plastic bottles or aluminum cans; he should recycle them.

C)

Explanation:

Instead is the most appropriate word or phrase that we can add to this sentence because that word is only one that is making a sense from the above. If we add other words it will look wrong because it would give a sense like the people are behaving badly to their land.

People should recycle those plastic bottles and aluminum cans because they are damaging the Earth and the nature around us.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.

the answer is definitely d. sorry for a late response.