Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Complete the paragraph with the correct transition words or phrases.
James was a strong and intelligent boy. He had always believed that if you wanted to achieve something great in life, you had to be prepared to make sacrifices. , James was willing to miss out on fun if it meant earning all A's in school. , James also wanted to be a great basketball player. , he expected himself to earn As in all of his classes in addition to being a star player on the basketball team.
Blank 1.
A. That is to say
B. What is to say
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A. Suddenly
B. However
Blank 3.
A. Therefor
B. Next

1.A

2.B

3. A??

Explanation:

James was a strong and intelligent boy. He had always believed that if you wanted to achieve something great in life, you had to be prepared to make sacrifices. That is to say, James was willing to miss out on fun if it meant earning all A's in school. However, James also wanted to be a great basketball player. Therefore, he expected himself to earn As in all of his classes in addition to being a star player on the basketball team.

the correct option is c) “logical reasons.”

writers should explain their position by writing logical reasons. in order to build effective arguments, clear evidence and logical ideas should be used to support the writers’ position.

counterclaims are used when the writers do not agree with a claim proposed by another author.

fair rebuttals are used by writers when a counterclaim to their position is being presented.