Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
______ it was snowing we decided to carry on driving in the mountains.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'Though'.
Key Points
- The given blank needs a conjunction to join the two clauses - it was snowing / we decided to carry on driving in the mountains.
- The two clauses imply that the decision to carry on driving in the mountains was taken in spite of the fact that it was snowing.
- Thus, the conjunction though which means despite the fact that; although is the most appropriate word for the given blank.
- Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
Additional Information
- However is an adverb which is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.
- If is a conjunction (introducing a conditional clause) on the condition or supposition that; in the event that.
- Unless is a conjunction which means except if (used to introduce the case in which a statement being made is not true or valid).
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