Highlight the transition words used in this student’s essay. When Greg walks away, he is angry at first. But then he meets strange, old Lemon Brown. After a scary encounter with the old man, he learns what real treasure is. As a result, Greg returns home, feeling differently than he did at the beginning of the story.

Which transition phrase leads into the writer’s conclusion?

A) “When Greg walks away . . . ”
B) “But then he meets strange . . . ”
C) “After a scary encounter with the old man . . . ”
D) “As a result . . . ”