Question

Conjunctive Adverb
Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunctive adverb from the
parenthesis:
1. Bianca wore her rain boots; _________, her feet stayed dry during the storm. (however, therefore, on the
other hand)
2. I love the color red; _________, this shade seems a little too bright. (therefore, nonetheless, in fact)
3. You have to be on time; _________, you’ll miss the train. (nonetheless, however, otherwise)
4. Teresa likes to read; _________, her sister Julia prefers to watch TV. (however, in contrast, again)
5. She really wanted to eat ice cream; _________, she had a salad. (however, likewise, instead)
6. We were working hard; _________, Jill and Jerry were lounging by the pool. (meanwhile, instead,
therefore)
7. He is a weak leader; _________, he has plenty of supporters. (otherwise, moreover, nevertheless)
8. She has an incredible voice; _________, she will go far in her music career. (otherwise, undoubtedly,
similarly)
9. Natalie wanted to make pie but didn’t have apples; _________, she decided to bake a cake. (therefore,
namely, in contrast)
10. We had hoped to go to Spain; _________, we ended up in France. (otherwise, instead, again)

Answer 1

1. Therefore
2. Infact
3.otherwise
4. In contrast
5. Instead
6.meanwhile
7.otherwise
8.undoubtedly
9.therefore
10. Again

Answer 2

Answer: 1) therefore, 2) nonetheless, 3)  otherwise, 4) in contrast, 5) instead, 6) meanwhile, 7) nevertheless, 8) undoubtedly, 9) therefore, 10) instead.

• 1. Bianca wore her rain boots; __, therefore,__, her feet stayed dry during the storm. (however, therefore, on the other hand)
• 2. I love the color red; __nonetheless__, this shade seems a little too bright. (therefore, nonetheless, in fact)
• 3. You have to be on time; ___otherwise___, you’ll miss the train. (nonetheless, however, otherwise)
• 4. Teresa likes to read; ___in contrast______, her sister Julia prefers to watch TV. (however, in contrast, again)
• 5. She really wanted to eat ice cream; ___instead____, she had a salad. (however, likewise, instead)
• 6. We were working hard; ___meanwhile___, Jill and Jerry were lounging by the pool. (meanwhile, instead, therefore)
• 7. He is a weak leader; ___nevertheless___, he has plenty of supporters. (otherwise, moreover, nevertheless)
• 8. She has an incredible voice; __undoubtedly__, she will go far in her music career. (otherwise, undoubtedly, similarly)
• 9. Natalie wanted to make pie but didn’t have apples; ___therefore___, she decided to bake a cake. (therefore, namely, in contrast)
• 10. We had hoped to go to Spain; ___instead___, we ended up in France. (otherwise, instead, again)