Question

question 16
what is the function of the underlined word in the sentence below?
in the meantime, the library will be closed during lunch.
it is a transitional phrase to help the reader understand location.
it is a transitional phrase to help guide the reader from an idea to its underlying root
it is a transitional phrase to take the reader from a problem to its consequences
it is a transitional phrase of time and sequence to explain order or chronology to the reader

Explanation:

The phrase "in the meantime" refers to a time - related transition, indicating what happens during an interval between events. It helps establish a time sequence.

Answer:

It is a transitional phrase of time and sequence to explain order or chronology to the reader