What is the meaning of the word 'nonetheless'?
Understanding Nonetheless, Nevertheless, and However

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6th - 8th Grade
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Ben Steyn
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nonetheless means 'in agreement; accordingly.'
Nonetheless means 'in the beginning; initially.'
Nonetheless means 'in spite of that; nevertheless.'
Nonetheless means 'without a doubt; certainly.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide an example of using the word 'nonetheless' in a sentence.
Nonetheless, she decided to go on the trip despite the bad weather forecast.
However, she decided to go on the trip nonetheless the bad weather forecast.
In addition, she nonethelessly decided to go on the trip despite the bad weather forecast.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the usage of 'nevertheless' in a sentence.
She was tired; nevertheless, she stopped working.
She was nevertheless tired; consequently, she continued working.
She was tired; nevertheless, she continued working.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can 'however' be used interchangeably with 'nonetheless' and 'nevertheless'?
Maybe
Yes
No
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of using 'however' to contrast two ideas in a sentence.
I love going to the beach; however, I love the cold weather.
I love going to the beach; however, I love getting sunburned.
I love going to the beach; however, I prefer staying indoors.
I love going to the beach; however, I don't like getting sunburned.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the meaning of 'nevertheless' and its usage in formal writing.
Nevertheless means 'in spite of that' or 'however' and is used to introduce a contrasting statement in formal writing.
Nevertheless means 'similarly' and is used to introduce a comparison in formal writing.
Nevertheless means 'without a doubt' and is used to introduce a statement of certainty in formal writing.
Nevertheless means 'in addition to that' and is used to introduce a supporting statement in formal writing.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key difference between 'nonetheless' and 'nevertheless' in terms of their usage?
Nonetheless is used to express agreement, while nevertheless is used to express disagreement
Nonetheless is used in formal writing, while nevertheless is used in informal writing
The key difference is that 'nonetheless' indicates contrast or contradiction, while 'nevertheless' indicates 'in spite of'.
Nonetheless is used to indicate concession, while nevertheless is used to indicate contrast
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