The writer wants to add a phrase at the beginning of sentence 5 (reproduced below), adjusting the capitalization as needed, to set up a comparison with the idea discussed in sentence 4.
The imperial measurement system used in the United States assigns values haphazardly: one mile is 5,280 feet long, while one pound is 16 ounces.
Which of the following choices best accomplishes this goal?
(A) Furthermore,
(B) For example,
(C) Similarly,
(D) By contrast,
(E) In fact,