According to a viral video, a house cat adopted a stray mouse; _________ the predatory instinct eventually took over, and the mouse had to be rescued.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
unless,
B
however,
C
additionally,
D
moreover,
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "However" signals the contrast between the adoption and the return of instinct.
Choice A is incorrect because "unless" implies a condition. Choice C is incorrect because "additionally" implies addition. Choice D is incorrect because "moreover" implies addition.