The function of words and phrases such as on the other hand, also, and in other words is C. they transition to another thought.
- "Also" is used to add information
- "On the other hand" is used to show a contrast to a topic from before
- "In other words" is used to explain or emphasize a thought some more
Answer B is your answer.
The entire crew of the ship survived without injury.
I would say According to the book Counting the Beans, the data are unsound. Because you give the name of the book and the page where such information can be found.
The answer is definitly repetition