Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the options given below: The director is a perfectionist, _____ he is seldom satisfied with average performance.

• A. hence
• B. however
• C. nevertheless
• D. but

Hint:

Hence = therefore = consequently. Use it when the second statement is a result of the first statement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The word connecting two clauses should correctly express the logical relationship between them.

Step 1: Understand the first clause.
The director is a perfectionist. A perfectionist always seeks very high standards and expects excellence.

Step 2: Understand the second clause.
He is seldom satisfied with average performance. This is a natural consequence of being a perfectionist.

Step 3: Determine the relationship between the clauses.
The second clause is the result of the first clause. A word indicating result or consequence is required. \[ {\text{hence}} \] means “therefore” or “for this reason.”

Step 4: Eliminate the other options.

• however = shows contrast
• nevertheless = shows concession
• but = shows opposition None of these express result. Thus the correct sentence is: The director is a perfectionist, hence he is seldom satisfied with average performance. Therefore, \[ {\text{Option (A)}} \]