Question

read the following paragraph and add the appropriate transitions to create cohesion between the sentences.
eventually since for example in fact
nonetheless to add consequently
i encountered a relentless traffic jam on the highway this morning, which made me anxious
was running late for an important meeting, , my frustration built as i tried to contact the
office without a response. , i arrived at the meeting stressed and flustered.
, i managed to compose myself and deliver the presentation.
04
choose the best revision to correct the dangling modifier in the
following sentence.
running late for the train, the keys were left on the kitchen counter.
running late for the train, the keys on the kitchen counter were left.
the keys were left on the kitchen counter, running late for the train.
running late for the train, i left the keys on the kitchen counter.
running late for the train, the keys were left on the kitchen counter by
me.

Explanation:

For the transition word task:

1. The first blank connects the traffic jam anxiety to being late, which is the cause, so "since" fits.
2. The second blank adds another frustrating detail (no office response), so "To add" is correct.
3. The third blank shows the result of the traffic and failed contact, so "Eventually" works.
4. The fourth blank contrasts arriving flustered with composing oneself, so "Nonetheless" is appropriate.

A dangling modifier ("Running late for the train") must clearly modify the person performing the action. Only the correct option links the modifier directly to the subject "I" who was running late, fixing the logical mismatch.

Answer:

1. since
2. To add
3. Eventually
4. Nonetheless

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