Which transitional word is the best choice to complete this sentence?

Some people favored the incumbent, others favored a rookie named Peter Goodman.
A) therefore
B) while
C) in addition
D) nevertheless

Danny went for a long bike ride he covered at least forty miles

When the telephone rings incessantly, what is it that the men want to have happen? they want the phone to be answered because it is jangling their nerves. they want mr. frank to go to the office and answer it because they are afraid it might be bad news. they want mr. frank to go to the office because they think it might be miep. they want mr frank to ignore the phone.

What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence? a statement of wit or amusement an expression of disapproval or condemnation a sentiment of indifference or apathy an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem