The correct answer is: [C]: "healthy".
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Explanation:
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Note: The word "but" —which is a coordinating conjunction—functions as "transition word " (in the sentence provided in this very question.).
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Note the following text (within the sentence provided in this very question):
"I try to select 'nutritious food choices'.... but sometimes the "[French fries and chocolate fudge cake]" just look so 'delicious' .
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Note that the word "delicious" is used to describe the "French fries and cakes".
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{ This is similar to Choice: [D]: "yummy", so we can eliminate "Choice: [D]" .} .
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Choices: [A] & [B] do not make much sense. It would be rare for someone to try to select "boring" food choices or "bland" food choices.
(Exception: If someone could not tolerate "hot or spicy foods", then "bland" would make sense.}.
Furthermore, the words — "boring" and "bland"—are not synonymous with the word — "nutritious" .
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Also, note the following text within the sentence given:
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"I try to select nutritious food choices in the school cafeteria to help me do well in school ..."
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Taking these factors into consideration, along with the answer choices given,
→ The correct answer is: [C]: "healthy" .
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