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Let’s go through each sentence, determine the correct conjunctive adverb, and explain why it fits best.

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1. The movie we wanted to see was sold out; ________, we will try to get tickets for tomorrow night instead.

✔ Answer: otherwise

🔍 Explanation:
"Otherwise" means "if not" or "in that case." The first part says the movie is sold out — so the second part presents an alternative plan. That’s exactly what "otherwise" does: it introduces a different course of action if the original one fails.

> Correct sentence:
*The movie we wanted to see was sold out; otherwise, we will try to get tickets for tomorrow night instead.*

Wait — actually, this usage sounds slightly awkward. Let's reconsider.

Actually, "otherwise" would imply a consequence if they don't do something. But here, they're stating a plan because the first one failed. A better fit might be "however", but let’s look at the options again.

Wait — perhaps "hence"? No, because “hence” means “as a result,” which could work.

But let’s analyze carefully:

- "The movie was sold out" → "We will try tomorrow"
- This is a consequence of the first event.

So: "Hence" = "As a result" → makes sense.

But the word "otherwise" suggests a conditional: *If we don’t do X, then Y*. That doesn't quite fit.

Wait — maybe "nevertheless" or "still"?

But the available words are:
hence, otherwise, meanwhile, however, besides, still

Let’s test them:

- hence: "The movie was sold out; hence, we will try tomorrow." ✔ Yes — "as a result."
- otherwise: "The movie was sold out; otherwise, we will try tomorrow." ✘ Doesn’t make sense.
- however: "The movie was sold out; however, we will try tomorrow." → Possible, but "however" contrasts two ideas, but both parts are connected by cause-effect, not contrast.

So "hence" is best.

✔ Answer: hence

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2. Yasmin dropped her mother’s vase and broke it; ________, her mother was not mad.

✔ Answer: however

🔍 Explanation:
There’s a contrast: she broke a valuable item, but her mom wasn’t mad. So the second clause contrasts with what one might expect.

"However" is used to show contrast between two statements.

> Correct sentence:
*Yasmin dropped her mother’s vase and broke it; however, her mother was not mad.*

✔ Answer: however

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3. Ivan likes rock and roll; ________, his brother prefers hip hop.

✔ Answer: besides

Wait — "besides" means "in addition to" or "also". But here, it’s contrasting preferences.

"Besides" would suggest Ivan likes rock and roll, and also his brother likes hip hop — but that doesn’t show contrast.

Better option: however?

Yes! "Ivan likes rock and roll; however, his brother prefers hip hop." → shows contrast.

But "besides" doesn’t work here.

Wait — maybe "still"? No.

Alternatively, "meanwhile"? That can show contrast in time or situation.

"Meanwhile" implies something happening at the same time — but not necessarily contrast.

But "however" is clearly the best choice.

But wait — the worksheet has "besides" listed. Could it be "besides"?

No — "besides" would mean "in addition to," which doesn't make sense here.

So likely typo or misplacement?

Wait — perhaps "whereas" is missing? But it's not on the list.

Looking at the options: hence, otherwise, meanwhile, however, besides, still

Best fit: however or meanwhile

"Meanwhile" could work: *Ivan likes rock and roll; meanwhile, his brother prefers hip hop.* → acceptable, showing parallel but different tastes.

But "however" is stronger for contrast.

But let’s check grammar: "Ivan likes rock and roll; however, his brother prefers hip hop." ✔

"Meanwhile" is also grammatically correct.

But "however" is more precise for contrast.

But let’s see what the intended answer might be.

Wait — maybe "besides" is meant to be used in a different way?

No — "besides" = "in addition to" — e.g., "I like apples; besides, I like oranges."

That doesn’t fit.

So probably "however" is correct.

✔ Answer: however

Wait — but let’s consider: Is there another possibility?

What about "still"? "Still" can show contrast: "He broke it; still, she forgave him." But "Ivan likes rock and roll; still, his brother likes hip hop" — odd.

"Meanwhile" is okay, but not ideal.

Best: however

✔ Answer: however

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4. We will get our project finished on time; ________, I think the due date has been extended to Monday.

This is tricky.

First part: "We will finish on time"
Second part: "I think the due date has been extended"

These are not directly related. In fact, the second sentence gives a reason why finishing on time is possible.

So: The extension explains why they’ll finish on time.

So the second clause is a reason or explanation.

But the conjunctive adverb should connect them.

"Because" isn't an option.

Look at the choices:

- hence: "as a result" → but here, the extension is the cause, finishing on time is the effect. So "hence" would go after the cause.

But here, the cause is in the second sentence.

So: "We will finish on time; hence, the due date has been extended" → no, that reverses logic.

So that doesn’t work.

What about "otherwise"? "We will finish on time; otherwise, the due date has been extended" → doesn’t make sense.

"Meanwhile"? "We will finish on time; meanwhile, the due date has been extended" → possible, but not logical connection.

"However"? "We will finish on time; however, the due date has been extended" → contradicts — if the date is extended, it’s easier to finish on time.

Wait — maybe the student thinks they'll finish on time despite the extension? No, the extension helps.

Perhaps the idea is: They will finish on time — and the due date has been extended. So it's additional information.

Then "besides"? "We will finish on time; besides, the due date has been extended" → "besides" means "in addition to", so yes — it adds extra info.

But "besides" usually goes before the clause.

"Besides, the due date..." — yes.

So: "We will get our project finished on time; besides, the due date has been extended to Monday." → means: "We’ll finish on time, and by the way, the due date has been extended."

That works.

"Still" — "We will finish on time; still, the due date has been extended" — doesn't make sense.

"Meanwhile" — possible, but not strong.

"However" — no contrast.

So best: besides

✔ Answer: besides

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5. My parents insist that I practice the piano an hour a day; ________, they will stop paying for my lessons.

This is a threat or condition.

They want me to practice — otherwise, they won’t pay.

So: "If I don’t practice, they will stop paying."

So the second clause is a consequence of not doing the first.

Therefore: otherwise

> "My parents insist that I practice the piano an hour a day; otherwise, they will stop paying for my lessons."

Perfect.

✔ Answer: otherwise

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6. The third-graders studied Africa; ________, the fourth-graders studied Greece.

Two groups studied different topics.

No contrast, just a sequence or parallel activity.

"Meanwhile" is good for showing simultaneous actions.

> "The third-graders studied Africa; meanwhile, the fourth-graders studied Greece."

Yes — "meanwhile" shows they did different things at the same time.

"However" — would suggest contrast, but not really.

"Besides" — no.

"Hence" — no.

"Still" — no.

"Otherwise" — no.

So best: meanwhile

✔ Answer: meanwhile

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✔ Final Answers:

1. hence
2. however
3. however
4. besides
5. otherwise
6. meanwhile

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📝 Summary of Each Choice:

| Sentence | Answer | Reason |
|--------|--------|--------|
| 1 | hence | "As a result" — the movie being sold out leads to trying tomorrow. |
| 2 | however | Contrast — broke vase, but mom wasn’t mad. |
| 3 | however | Contrast — Ivan likes rock, brother likes hip hop. |
| 4 | besides | Adds extra information — they’ll finish on time, and also the deadline was extended. |
| 5 | otherwise | Conditional — if I don’t practice, they stop paying. |
| 6 | meanwhile | Shows parallel events happening at the same time. |

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