Question

Which transitional word or phrase correctly begins the last sentence of this paragraph? In his novel Lord of the Flies, William Golding explores the idea that humans have an inherent impulse to be evil. The story is based on a group of children who are stranded on a deserted island. Golding portrays them as normal, happy children having an adventure. _________, they quickly become dehumanized and increasingly violent as the novel progresses.
a.) Although
b.) Moreover
c.) However
d.) In addition

Answer 1

Answer: C) However.

Explanation: A transitional words are elements that provide a connection between ideas, sentence or paragraphs. They help to make the text to flow better and to have the desired meaning. From the given options, the one that correctly begins the last sentence of the given paragraph is "however" which helps to connect to contradictory ideas: Golding portrays them as normal, happy children having an adventure. However, they quickly become dehumanized and increasingly violent as the novel progresses.

Answer 2

However makes the most sense for the context. C) However.