Example 4: Contrast connector
Last Updated On: Sun Sep 06 2026Sentence
The plan looked perfect on paper; _____, it failed completely in practice.
Options
- (A) therefore
- (B) moreover
- (C) however
- (D) similarly
Answer
- (C) however
Solution
- The first part says the plan looked perfect, and the second says it failed. The two ideas contrast.
- However introduces a contrast.
- Therefore shows a result, moreover adds a similar point, and similarly shows a likeness.
- The correct word is however.