Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The ticket queue at the stadium was nearly a kilometre long; ______, Farhan managed to get two tickets for the final.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → nevertheless
Complete sentence: The ticket queue at the stadium was nearly a kilometre long; nevertheless, Farhan managed to get two tickets for the final. The queue was very long. In spite of this, Farhan got the tickets.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) therefore | shows a result of what is said before it | It rained all night; therefore, the roads were flooded. |
| (2) moreover | adds a further point of the same kind | The flat is cheap; moreover, it is near the station. |
| (3) nevertheless (answer) | means in spite of that. It shows a contrast with what was just said | The road was full of potholes; nevertheless, the bus reached Ooty on time. |
| (4) because | gives the reason for something | We stayed indoors because it was very cold. |