Question

select the best transition words or phrases in the text below. american football and rugby have several common elements. as a result, in american football, players score points by bringing the ball across the \goal line\ to score a \touchdown.\ in contrast, in rugby, players carry the ball across the \try line\ and touch the ball to the ground to score a \try.\

Explanation:

1. For the first transition (after stating common elements), the relationship between the common elements and the scoring details should be an example or elaboration, not a result. So "For example" (or similar) would be better than "As a result" since the scoring details are examples of the common elements.
2. For the second transition, "In contrast" is correct because it is showing the difference between how points are scored in American football and rugby. The first part (about American football scoring) and the second part (about rugby scoring) are contrasting ideas, so "In contrast" appropriately highlights the difference.

Answer:

1. Replace "As a result" with a phrase like "For example" (to show the scoring details are examples of common elements).
2. "In contrast" is correct and should be kept (as it shows the difference between scoring in American football and rugby).