Examine the following sentence taken from a report. Which relationship to the preceding content is established by the transitional phrase? "For this reason, we need to increase our factory output by 15 percent."
A) contrast
B) cause-effect
C) likeness
D) explanation
E) enumeration of subjects

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The transitional phrase "for this reason" signals a cause-effect relationship. It suggests that the sentence that follows will provide a solution or response to a problem or issue mentioned in the preceding content.

Examine the Following Sentence Taken from a Report