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Conjunctive adverbs 1
Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete each of the following sentences:
1. I need to make more money; ________________, I won't be able to buy a new car.
otherwise
instead
moreover
2. We wanted to adopt a female dog; ________________, we adopted a male one.
accordingly
instead
otherwise
3. Carl hates his job; ________________, he goes to work every morning.
otherwise
instead
nevertheless
4. She was running for the bus; ________________, it left early, so she had to get the next one.
otherwise
however
namely
5. The CEO was caught embezzling money; ________________, it came as no surprise that he got fired.
therefore
nevertheless
similarly
6. She treated him quite badly; ________________, he loved her very much.
undoubtedly
still
otherwise
7. My mother is quite short; ________________, my father is almost seven feet tall.
nonetheless
similarly
in contrast
8. I'm good at learning languages; ________________, my brother has no problem learning a new language quickly.
in contrast
similarly
nonetheless
9. He could have shaken his hand; ________________, he just waved.
instead
finally
similarly
10. They always treated her with respect; ________________, they used to lend her money when she was broke.
otherwise
moreover
instead
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