Use the sentences to answer the question.

We waited until late in the day to begin hiking up the mountain. We had to stop before we reached the summit.

Which transition word or phrase makes the best connection between the sentences?

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Responses

as a result

on the contrary

in addition

nearby

as a result

The best transition word or phrase that makes the best connection between the sentences is "as a result". This is because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship, implying that the reason they had to stop before reaching the summit is because they waited until late in the day to begin hiking up the mountain.

as a result