Directions: Choose the appropriate option that fills in the given sentence…
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Directions: Choose the appropriate option that fills in the given sentence correctly:
My father was not hungry; _______, he ate a heavy lunch.
- A.
nevertheless
- B.
further
- C.
besides
- D.
instead
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Correct answer: A
Explanation: The sentence contrasts the father's lack of hunger with the fact that he ate a heavy lunch.
Why 'nevertheless' fits: 'Nevertheless' means 'in spite of that' and signals a contrast. Inserted into the sentence it reads: "My father was not hungry; nevertheless, he ate a heavy lunch." This directly expresses the contrast between not being hungry and still eating a heavy meal.
Why the other choices do not fit:
'Further' means 'more' or 'to a greater degree' and does not express contrast, so it cannot convey the intended meaning.
'Besides' means 'in addition' and adds information rather than contrasting, so it is not appropriate here.
'Instead' means 'as an alternative' and would suggest a substitution, not the contrast intended in the sentence.
Final answer: 'nevertheless' is correct because it expresses the contrast between not being hungry and still eating a heavy lunch.