1 . The Browns bought a new house downtown, the price of which is reasonable. ________, its location is perfect.

A．However

B．Moreover

C．Instead

D．Therefore

2 . — I had a great time playing basketball with you today.
— Then let's do it ________. How about every Sunday?

A．currently

B．enormously

C．regularly

D．hardly

3 . You can set the table. ________, I’ll start making dinner.

A．Meanwhile

B．Somehow

C．Otherwise

D．However

4 . It’s true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We won’t take the new one, ________, because we don’t feel as safe on it.

A．too	B．though
C．therefore	D．while

5 . It may rain, but ________ I shall go out; I don’t mind the rain

A．anyhow	B．however
C．whatever	D．somehow

6 . The ballet dancer’s confidence built up ________ as she gained more and more experience on the stage.

A．mostly	B．generally
C．sharply	D．gradually

7 . Hurry up, _______ you will miss the early bus.

A．otherwise

B．if

C．and

D．but

8 . The incomes of skilled workers went up.         , unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.

A．Moreover	B．Therefore
C．Meanwhile	D．Otherwise

9 . Father _____ goes to the gym with us although he dislikes going there.

A．hardly

B．seldom

C．sometimes

D．never

10 . He had planned to make a compromise, but ______ he changed his mind at the last minute.

A．therefore

B．somehow

C．anyhow

D．otherwise