Complete each sentence using the correct linking word from the parenthesis:

Bianca wore her rain boots; _________, her feet stayed dry during the storm.
1. however
2. therefore
3. on the other hand
I love the color red; _________, this shade seems a little too bright.
1. therefore
2. nonetheless
3. in fact
You have to be on time; _________, you’ll miss the train.
1. nonetheless
2. however
3. otherwise
Teresa likes to read; _________, her sister Julia prefers to watch TV.
1. however
2. in contrast
3. again
She really wanted to eat ice cream; _________, she had a salad.
1. however
2. likewise
3. instead
We were working hard; _________, Jill and Jerry were lounging by the pool.
1. meanwhile
2. instead
3. therefore
He is a weak leader; _________, he has plenty of supporters.
1. otherwise
2. moreover
3. nevertheless
She has an incredible voice; _________, she will go far in her music career.
1. otherwise
2. undoubtedly
3. similarly
Natalie wanted to make pie but didn’t have apples; _________, she decided to bake a cake.
1. therefore
2. namely
3. in contrast
We had hoped to go to Spain; _________, we ended up in France.
1. otherwise
2. instead
3. again