Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
You can buy almost anything in this supermarket; _______, it has a cafeteria serving good cheap meals.
A. However
B. Moreover
C. While
D. Otherwise

Answer 1

Hint: The given sentence can be seen as a joint of two separate complete sentences. Such a sentence which is a result of two separate sentences is joined by conjunctive adverbs. Example: therefore, in addition, in fact, nonetheless. In this sentence, the second clause is adding information to the first clause. We will choose a conjunctive adverb which is used to express addition of information.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.

However: The conjunctive adverb ‘however’ is used to express a contrast situation. Example: She went to the market; however she couldn’t find anything of her interest. This option is not the correct substitution for the given sentence. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

Moreover: This conjunctive adverb is used to express additional information added to a prior sentence. Example: “It was raining; moreover I forgot to carry my umbrella with me.” This option is apt for this given sense it justifies its usage. Therefore, this is the correct option.

While: The word ‘while’ is not a conjunctive adverb. Therefore, this is an invalid option.

Otherwise: This conjunctive adverb expresses a condition or a consequence. Example: “Read carefully; otherwise you won’t pass.” This option is not the correct substitution for the given sentence. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note: We always use a period or a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb while separating two independent clauses. We use conjunctive adverbs to express relationships such as effect, contrast, sequence, cause etc. in a sentence. Example: Get up early in the morning; otherwise we will be late for the meeting.