Read the passage, then answer the question that follows: Cell phones are now everyday objects. We use them to keep in touch, to play games for entertainment, to record important events, and to check the time or weather. Furthermore, as they become smaller, faster, and cheaper, many experts believe they may improve the lives of people in the poorest countries.

In the sentence above, what transition could replace furthermore without changing the meaning?

A. On the other hand
B. In addition
C. First of all
D. However

B. In addition

Explanation:

"Furthermore" is a conjunctive adverb. In the sentence above, it means the speaker would like to add more information that will support the prior sentence about cell phones being useful as everyday objects. So this makes "in addition" as the best transition among the given choices. Another transition possible would be "besides."

Remember that once conjunctive adverbs are used at the beginning of sentences, they are followed by a "comma." In this sense, it tries to link the two sentences above or it may also be used to link two independent clauses.

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