Choose the correct word: ___ the heavy rain, the match went ahead.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Despite
'Despite' is followed by a noun phrase and shows contrast.
Answer: Despite.
Why not the others: Although: it must be followed by a clause, not a noun phrase. Because of: it gives a cause, which does not fit. Unless: it introduces a condition.
Answer: Despite.
Why not the others: Although: it must be followed by a clause, not a noun phrase. Because of: it gives a cause, which does not fit. Unless: it introduces a condition.
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