Which of these examples shows the most effective transition from the first sentence to the second?
A) New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. They are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University.
B) New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. These techniques are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University.
C) New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. A new research effort at Big State University is focused on fighting computer viruses.
D) New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. Nevertheless, they are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University.

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The transition "These techniques" in option B directly refers to the "screening techniques" mentioned in the previous sentence, making it a clear and effective way to link the two sentences. Options A, C, and D are less effective because they introduce new information in the second sentence that is not directly connected to the first sentence.

Which of These Examples Shows the Most Effective Transition from the First