"There were some disagreements among the team members. _, they managed to complete the project successfully."
Correct answer: C. Nevertheless
- A. Therefore
- B. On the contrary
- C. Nevertheless
- D. Furthermore
Explanation
The correct answer is Nevertheless because it reflects a concession or contrast, indicating that despite the disagreements, the team was able to complete the project successfully. 'Therefore' suggests a direct cause-and-effect relationship, which is not implied here. 'On the contrary' suggests a direct opposition rather than a challenge being overcome, and 'Furthermore' is used to add information, which doesn't fit the sentence context.
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