Words such as "nevertheless," "however," "but," and "therefore"

A) are called pointer words.
B) introduce modifiers.
C) occur only in complex sentences.
D) are useful for making transitions.

Transitional Elements

Components in writing or speech that help to smoothly connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs, enhancing flow and coherence.

Pointer Words

Words or phrases used to direct attention, indicate relationships, or guide the reader through a text.

Complex Sentences

Sentences that contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, expressing multiple ideas or relationships.