Imagine Olivia, the diligent student, who spent countless nights burning the midnight oil to prepare for her exams. Her efforts were not in vain; ______, she passed with excellent grades. Choose the most fitting conjunctive adverb: however, therefore, moreover, consequently, in my opinion, nevertheless, for instance, in order to, otherwise, on the other hand.
Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz

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Franklin Bonilla
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Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'therefore' because it indicates a logical conclusion. Olivia's hard work directly led to her passing with excellent grades, making 'therefore' the most fitting conjunctive adverb in this context.
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Imagine you're part of a dynamic duo with Priya, tackling projects left and right. You love the teamwork; ______, there are times when you crave some solo time to let your creativity flow uninterrupted. Which word fits best?
Answer explanation
The best word to fill the blank is 'however'. It contrasts the enjoyment of teamwork with the desire for solo time, indicating that while collaboration is valued, there are moments when individual creativity is needed.
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The weather was bad; ______, the soccer match was canceled.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'consequently' because it indicates a result of the bad weather, leading to the cancellation of the soccer match. It effectively connects the cause (bad weather) to the effect (match canceled).
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Ethan is a legendary captain. He has always been a great leader. ______, his crew admires his determination and vision.
Answer explanation
The word 'therefore' implies a conclusion based on prior information. However, the sentence states a fact about Ethan's leadership, making 'therefore' inappropriate. A better choice would be 'thus' or 'as a result'.
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Olivia said, "______, we need to address this issue promptly to avoid further complications."
Answer explanation
The phrase 'in order to' indicates a purpose or intention, making it suitable for Olivia's statement about addressing the issue promptly. It emphasizes the need for action to prevent complications.
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Avery and Rohan arrived late; ______, the concert had already started. Fill in the blank with the most fitting conjunctive adverb: however, therefore, moreover, consequently, in my opinion, nevertheless, for instance, in order to, otherwise, on the other hand.
Answer explanation
The correct conjunctive adverb is 'however' because it indicates a contrast between Avery and Rohan's lateness and the fact that the concert had already started. 'Consequently' implies a cause-effect relationship, which is not appropriate here.
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Imagine Mia's dream is to become fluent in Spanish so she can travel to Spain and chat with the locals. To make this dream a reality, she decided to take action; ______, she enrolled in an intensive language course. Which word best completes the sentence?
Answer explanation
The word 'therefore' indicates a logical conclusion based on Mia's desire to become fluent in Spanish. It connects her dream with her action of enrolling in a language course, showing that her decision is a direct result of her goal.
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