English Grammar - Sentence Completion

English Grammar
English Grammar - Sentence Completion

Select the correct option: Her argument was compelling; ___, it was based on outdated data.


Options:

  1. otherwise
  2. conversely
  3. nevertheless
  4. subsequently

Right Answer: nevertheless

The sentence presents a contrast between two facts: the argument being compelling (positive) and it being based on outdated data (a weakness), joined by a semicolon. 'Otherwise' is used to indicate an alternative condition or result, which does not fit here. 'Conversely' indicates a direct opposite comparison between two separate ideas, not a contrast within the same subject. 'Subsequently' indicates a time sequence, which is irrelevant here. 'Nevertheless' is the correct connector because it introduces a fact that contrasts with or qualifies the previous statement despite it, exactly capturing that the argument was compelling despite being based on outdated data. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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