Which word best completes the sentence? The library will close early ______ the staff meeting.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. because of
- Step 1: 'Because of' introduces a reason followed by a noun phrase.
Answer
because of.
Why not the others: although: this introduces a contrast and needs a clause. despite: this signals contrast, but the sentence needs a reason. in spite: this phrase is incomplete without 'of'.
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