Identify which of the following passages would be improved by the addition of transitions.
a. I decided to rent my books this semester. Even though it is nice to own the books, I can't really afford them since I lost my part-time job. Still, renting books is better than showing up empty handed to class!
b. It takes a lot of work to raise a puppy. When a puppy is young, it must be house-trained and taught basic commands. Also, puppies have a lot of energy. Therefore, you'll be on the floor playing with your puppy day and night.
c. Baking sugar cookies is easy. Prepare the dough in an automatic mixer. Cut out desired shapes. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes. Cookies can be decorated in a variety of ways.
d. My mother has multiple degrees in the sciences. She has a degree in both chemistry and computer science. She chose a career as a software developer because she couldn't find a job in chemistry.