Question

complete the text with the best conjunctive adverb. in 1917, prohibition was enforced in the district of columbia and all bars there were ordered to close. __________, nearly three thousand speakeasies opened and illegally served liquor. otherwise in addition nevertheless

Explanation:

"Nevertheless" is appropriate as it shows contrast. Despite Prohibition being enforced and bars being ordered to close, speakeasies opened and served liquor. "Otherwise" implies a different outcome if a condition wasn't met, and "In addition" is for adding more information without contrast.

Answer:

C. Nevertheless