一生懸命勉強した___、不合格でした。 (Although I studied hard, I failed.)
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. のに
のに expresses a result contrary to expectation.
Answer: のに.
Why not the others: ので: ので would give a reason. から: から would give a reason. ために: ために means for the sake of.
Answer: のに.
Why not the others: ので: ので would give a reason. から: から would give a reason. ために: ために means for the sake of.
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