Question

select the best transition words or phrases in the text below. one day in july 1885, surfing arrived to the continental united states for the first time. three hawaiian princes who were attending boarding school in california drove to santa cruz, bringing their surfboards with them. similar to how they cruised the waves, onlookers enjoyed the sight with awe and interest.

Explanation:

"Similar to how" is used to draw a parallel between the way the Hawaiian princes surfed and the onlookers' reaction. It shows a comparison in the manner of two actions.

Answer:

The transition phrase "Similar to how" is appropriate as it effectively links the action of the princes surfing to the reaction of the onlookers by highlighting a parallel in the way these two - related events occurred.