Question

choosing the best transitions
choose the best transitions to complete the passage.
football is an important part of the high school experience in many towns around the nation. studies show, _, that helmets do not provide enough protection for the brain. _, some players can end up with brain damage. a blow to the head causes a concussion, which means that the brain hits the skull. _, schools should consider whether the game is worth the risk.

Explanation:

The first blank needs a contrast - indicating word as it contrasts football's importance with helmet ineffectiveness. "However" is suitable. The second blank shows a result of helmets not providing enough protection, so "As a result" is appropriate. The third blank concludes the argument, and "Therefore" is fitting.

Answer:

However, As a result, Therefore