Question

which word or phrase signals the passage of time?
in order to
for this reason
initially
because

Explanation:

• "in order to" is used to show purpose, not time passage.
• "for this reason" is used to indicate a cause - effect relationship (reasoning), not time.
• "initially" means at the beginning, which signals the passage of time (the start of a time period or event).
• "because" is used to introduce a cause, not related to time passage.

Answer:

C. initially