Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
Our new science teacher explains every topic with simple examples; ______, she stays back after class to clear our doubts.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → besides
Complete sentence: Our new science teacher explains every topic with simple examples; besides, she stays back after class to clear our doubts. The first part gives one good thing about the teacher. The second part adds another good thing about her.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) however | shows a contrast. The second part is different from what the first part makes us expect | The hotel room was small; however, it was very clean. |
| (2) otherwise | gives a warning. It means “if not, then this will happen” | Save your work now; otherwise, you may lose it. |
| (3) besides (answer) | here means also, in addition to this. It adds one more point of the same kind | The new bus route is shorter; besides, it is cheaper. |
| (4) instead | means in place of something else | The shop had no blue pens; instead, I bought a black one. |