Conjunctive adverbs in English 1 (practice exercise)

1.You need to work harder; ________________, you'll get fired.

otherwise moreover instead

Correct answer: otherwise — Otherwise = if not; used to introduce a negative consequence.

2.We wanted to go to Portugal; ________________, we went to Brazil.

instead accordingly otherwise

Correct answer: instead — Instead = as an alternative; used when one thing replaces another.

3.He is a very weak president; ________________, most people support him.

otherwise instead nevertheless

Correct answer: nevertheless — Nevertheless = despite that; used to introduce a contrasting fact.

4.We wanted to go to the beach; ________________, it started to rain and we stayed at home.

otherwise however namely

Correct answer: however — However = but; used to introduce a contrast or unexpected outcome.

5.She is a very smart woman; ________________, it is not at all surprising that she got the job.

nevertheless similarly therefore

Correct answer: therefore — Therefore = for that reason; used to introduce a logical consequence.

6.He has a terrible voice; ________________, he will go down in history as the worst singer ever.

undoubtedly otherwise still

Correct answer: undoubtedly — Undoubtedly = without doubt; used to assert something with certainty.

7.John has very little money; ________________, his brother Jacob is a millionaire.

in contrast nonetheless similarly

Correct answer: in contrast — In contrast = used to highlight a striking difference between two things.

8.Roberta didn't have all the ingredients to bake a cake; ________________, she decided to prepare something else.

finally indeed therefore

Correct answer: therefore — Therefore = as a result; used to explain a decision caused by circumstances.

9.He couldn't tell her the truth; ________________, he lied.

finally similarly instead

Correct answer: instead — Instead = as an alternative action when the preferred one is not possible.

10.I really don't know why he came; ________________, I would tell you.

otherwise instead in contrast

Correct answer: otherwise — Otherwise = if the situation were different; introduces a conditional thought.

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