Question

    In the following question, an incomplete statement

    followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best filler to complete the incomplete statement, correctly and meaningfully. She was exhausted after a long day of work; nevertheless,_____________________
    A she went to bed early to get enough rest. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B she stayed up late to help her friend with an important project. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C she stayed up late to help her friend with an important project. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D she felt too tired to continue her assignment. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Nevertheless" is used to show contrast between two statements. In this case, exhaustion would logically lead to resting or sleeping, but staying up late despite being exhausted creates a contrast, making option (B) the best choice.

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