Question

They had planned to go for a picnic, but because of the rain they had to stay home_______.

A．instead

B．really

C．however

D．though

Answer 1

A

词义辨析。    A.代替；反而  B.实际上；事实上   C. 无论如何  D. 虽然；尽管。句意：他们计划去野餐，但是因为这场雨他们反而不得不呆在家。故选A。