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