Problem Analysis:
The task involves selecting the appropriate conjunctive adverb to complete the sentences. Conjunctive adverbs are used to connect clauses or sentences and show relationships such as contrast, cause and effect, or sequence.
#### Sentence 1:
You have to be on time; ________, you’ll miss the train.
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A) nonetheless: This means "in spite of that" or "nevertheless." It is used to show contrast but does not fit here because the sentence is not expressing a contrast.
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B) however: This also expresses contrast, similar to "nonetheless." It does not fit the context of the sentence.
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C) otherwise: This means "if not" or "except for that." It fits perfectly because it indicates a consequence if the condition (being on time) is not met.
Correct Answer for Sentence 1: C) otherwise
#### Sentence 2:
She really wanted to eat ice cream; ________, she had a salad.
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A) however: This means "nevertheless" or "in contrast." It fits here because it shows a contrast between her desire to eat ice cream and her actual action of having a salad.
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B) likewise: This means "in the same way" or "similarly." It does not fit because there is no similarity being expressed.
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C) instead: This means "rather than" or "in place of." It also fits because it shows an alternative action taken in place of her original desire.
Both
A) however and
C) instead could work in this context, but
C) instead is more precise because it directly indicates that she chose the salad as an alternative to ice cream.
Correct Answer for Sentence 2: C) instead
Final Answers:
1.
Otherwise
2.
Instead
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{C, C}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunctive adverbs worksheet.
