Question

select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. choose the correct transition word to complete the body paragraph. the most popular type of canoe used by adventurists and nature lovers is the expedition canoe. this type of canoe is much bigger than tripping canoes. it’s a great choice for long trips. it’s also good for carrying heavy loads. keep in mind that steering an expedition canoe is hard work. drop - down with a little practice, you can get the hang of it. first, grip the paddle with one hand higher up the paddle than the other. drop - down reach forward and submerge the paddle and pull it back toward your body. as you paddle, make sure that you are using your text to add power to your paddle strokes. options for first drop - down: but, so, and,

Explanation:

1. For the first blank: The prior sentence states steering the canoe is hard work, while the following sentence says practice makes it manageable. This is a contrast, so "But" is the correct transitional word to show this shift.
2. For the second blank: The text is listing sequential steps for paddling. After "First", the next step uses "Then" (implied as the logical sequential transition, though not listed, but from the context of sequential instruction, the flow follows an order; however, based on the structure, the first transition is contrast, the second is sequential. But from the given visible structure, the first dropdown's correct choice is "But" to show contrast, and for the second step of the instruction, a sequential transition like "Then" fits, but since the visible options for the second aren't fully shown, based on the provided first dropdown options, the first correct answer is clear, and the second follows a sequential transition.

Answer:

First dropdown: But
Second dropdown: Then (logical sequential transition for the step-by-step instruction)