The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s).
(1) Christopher Reeve's story includes an extraordinary twist of fate. (2) This star played Superman, the fictional hero who inspired fans with his ability to overcome obstacles and save others from harm. (3) How ironic that in 1995, this Hollywood heartthrob was paralyzed from the neck down in a horse-jumping accident and came to personify that superhuman perseverance himself. (4) Before his accident, Reeve was not only a famous actor but a pianist, an athlete who performed his own film stunts, a pilot, and all-round outdoorsman. (5) After being injured, he depended on a ventilator to breathe and operated his wheelchair by sipping or puffing on a straw. (6) However, this brave man went on to direct and narrate award-winning films, write the best-selling autobiography Still Me , and inspire thousands of people through speeches and interviews. (7) He also raised millions of dollars for research on spinal cord injuries. (8) By the time he died in 2004, Christopher Reeve had become a hero of a different kind; his heroism depended not on physical strength but on courage, optimism, and a sense of purpose.
Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?
A) (1), (3), (5)
B) (3), (5), (8)
C) (3), (4), (5)

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Sentences (3), (5), and (8) all use transitional words or phrases. In sentence (3), "How ironic" is a transitional phrase that signals a contrast between Reeve's role as Superman and his paralysis. In sentence (5), "However" is a transitional word that indicates a contrast between Reeve's abilities before and after the accident. In sentence (8), "By the time" is a transitional phrase that indicates the passing of time and the development of Reeve's heroism. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

The Paragraph Below Is Developed by a Specific Mode or Pattern