Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
The new flat in Baner is larger and cheaper than the one we live in now; ______, my parents have decided to stay on in the old house near my grandmother.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → nonetheless
Complete sentence: The new flat in Baner is larger and cheaper than the one we live in now; nonetheless, my parents have decided to stay on in the old house near my grandmother. The first part gives two good reasons to move. The second part says the parents are not moving.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) moreover | adds another point of the same kind | The hotel is near the beach; moreover, it serves free breakfast. |
| (2) nonetheless (answer) | means in spite of that. It shows a contrast with what was just said | The film got poor reviews; nonetheless, the theatres in Hyderabad were full. |
| (3) consequently | means as a result | The pump broke down; consequently, the colony had no water for two days. |
| (4) otherwise | means if not | Book the tickets today; otherwise, you may not get a seat. |