Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the options given below:

Desert flowers can be invisible for years, ________ appear suddenly after heavy rain.

actually, but

alternatively or

consequently and

neverthless, so

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1: actually, but -> "actually" emphasizes the statement while "but" introduces a contrast between being invisible and suddenly appearing.

Option 2: alternatively or -> suggests alternative choices rather than contrasting behaviors, which doesn't fit the context.

Option 3: consequently and -> implies the appearance is a consequence of being invisible, which is illogical.

Option 4: neverthless, so -> combines contrast (nevertheless) with causation (so), creating a contradiction.

Hence, Option 1: actually, but -> The sentence needs a conjunction that shows contrast between two behaviors: being invisible for years versus appearing suddenly. "Actually" emphasizes the reality of the first part, while "but" properly introduces the contrasting behavior that follows -> correct

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