He doesn't enjoy swimming; ______, he goes to the pool twice a week for his health.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. nonetheless
- Step 1: 'Nonetheless' contrasts disliking the activity with doing it regularly.
Answer
nonetheless.
Why not the others: "for example" is wrong because 'for example' introduces an illustration. "in other words" is wrong because 'in other words' restates the previous idea. "consequently" is wrong because 'consequently' means as a result, which reverses the logic.
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