Read the paragraph. What are the transitional words or phrases in the
paragraph?
Not getting the part was a major blow to my ego, as
well as my confidence in myself. On the other hand,
what I viewed at the time as a failure ended up
opening new doors for my future. Consequently, I saw
the good in that not-so-good experience. Finally, I
realized that something that seems to be a bad ending
can also be a fortunate beginning.
Not, opening, new, future
On, opening new doors, what, the
I, see, experience, realized, viewed
On the other hand, at the time, finally, also

The correct answer is D. On the other hand, at the time, finally, also

Explanation:

In general, transitional words differ from other elements in a text because the function of these words is to connect ideas or allow the writer to move from one idea to another. Examples of transitional words include additionally, however, but, firstly, etc.

In the text presented, some of the transitional words include "on the other hand", which is a contrast transitional word and helps the author shows not getting the part was positive; "at the time", which helps the author clarifies his/her perspective of a past event; "finally" which is an order transitional word and helps the author finish the idea; and "also", which helps the author add an idea.

the sentence that best describes the tone of the passage from the radio broadcast compared to the passage from the book is b. the radio broadcast has a more surprised tone.

consider the text evidence: in the passage from the book, the description is more matter-of-fact. it is simply describing the things resembling little grey snakes, but there is no urgency in the description. on the other hand, in the passage from the radio broadcast, there is definetely urgency (you can tell from the expression used, "good heavens", which clearly indicates surprise.)

judge is the correct answer