Question

Read the excerpt from a student’s essay. Initially, Rainsford tries to escape Zaroff by creating an elaborate trail. He spends the bulk of the afternoon walking in circles, doubling back on himself, and executing a "series of elaborate loops.” _________, when the sun begins to set, Rainsford climbs into a tree to rest through the night while Zaroff combs the jungle for his tracks. Which transition best fills in the blank? Finally Since Of course In particular

Answer 1

The transition that best fills in the blank is finally. The excerpt is a chronological narration of how Rainsford tries escape Zaroff. It describes the different actions Rainsford performs during the day, and it ends up explaining which is the last action at the end of the day. Therefore, the word finally is the only one that conveys the idea of a finished task.

Answer 2

Finally.

Reason: The beginning of the essay begins with "Initially" which means at the start / firstly.
Hence, the only answer is Finally. (at the end)