She was exhausted; ______, she carried on working until midnight.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. nevertheless
- Step 1: 'Nevertheless' signals contrast between being exhausted and continuing.
Answer
nevertheless.
Why not the others: "similarly" is wrong because 'similarly' compares likeness, not contrast. "moreover" is wrong because 'moreover' adds a similar point, not a contrast. "therefore" is wrong because 'therefore' indicates result, not contrast.
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