Identify the function of the underlined transition.
i enjoy reading mystery novels. in particular, i love reading agatha christie.

a.

to suggest space

b.

to suggest a time relationship

c.

to add emphasis

d.

to suggest a cause-and-effect relationship

I believe it's D. popular. Why?

Scholarly means: 'having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic pursuits.'

Periodical means: 'a magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals.'

And substantive means: 'having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable.'