Najma was a terrible employee; _, she got promoted.
Correct answer: D. Nevertheless
- A. Otherwise
- B. Although
- C. Therefore
- D. Nevertheless
Explanation
"Nevertheless" is a transition word that indicates a contrast between two ideas, suitable for this sentence as it shows the unexpected nature of the promotion despite being a terrible employee.
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