Because it is efficient, economical, and reliable, public transportation is the best way to reduce the number of traffic jams. There are other possible ways to address this problem, but using public transportation is clearly the best. Traffic jams during very busy hours on the road can be reduced and more people can get to work on time and avoid the frustration caused by sitting in the middle of a long line of cars. Cities and governments should consider ways to improve their public transportation system and encourage more people to use it. If they do, they will surely see fewer traffic jams on their roads and much happier drivers. What component of problem- and-  solution structure is this? 

It may means cutting from both ends and leaving a part to stand for the whole

What alternatives can you use in this phrase; Despite the fact that

The section where the argument is presented. 

I can play quite a few musical instruments, ____________the flute, the guitar, and the piano.

These transitions are words that are used to add emphasis or to introduce more evidence EXCEPT?

Julie ________ living in Italy since May.

My cousins ________ on the internet

They are words and phrases that help readers organized their thoughts in writing to achieve unity and coherence.

Words formed from initial letter or syllables of several words in succession