The sun was shining brightly; __________, we decided to stay indoors and watch a movie."
Suggested: Nevertheless / However / Ultimately / Even so
She wanted to score well on the final exam; __________, she had studied every night for a month.
Suggested: Therefore / Consequently / Thus / Hence / Accordingly
The restaurant was reviewed very highly online; __________, the service we received was incredibly slow and unprofessional.
Suggested: However / Nevertheless / Unfortunately / Even so