The answer is B. Given this.
Signal words (also called transitions) help connect ideas inside the structure of a text. There are many types of signal words, for instance: comparison words, contrast words, emphasis words and so on.
In the excerpt asked about, we have the expression "given this", which connects the idea that is about to be developed with the ideas and arguments that have already been pointed out in the previous paragraphs. This is expression signals a relationship of cause and effect. Given ... circumstances, we have... results.
This is in Active Voice, because of words like "to add" and "put".
What type of question is this
Answer:
In expository writing, a topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph. It is usually the first sentence in a paragraph. Also known as a focus sentence, it encapsulates or organizes an entire paragraph.
Explanation:
If a hatchet is to axe then elevation would be to rise
