"We must leave now; _, we will miss the flight."
Correct answer: A. Otherwise
- A. Otherwise
- B. Moreover
- C. For instance
- D. Similarly
Explanation
The correct answer is Otherwise because the sentence 'We must leave now; otherwise, we will miss the flight' shows a cause and effect relationship. The use of 'otherwise' indicates that missing the flight is the consequence of not leaving now. The other options do not convey this consequence. 'Moreover' is used for additional points, 'For instance' introduces examples, and 'Similarly' is used for comparisons.
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