Choose the best word to complete the sentence: 'The scientist presented evidence, ____ the committee remained unconvinced.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. yet
- Step 1: The second clause shows a result that contrasts with what we expect from presenting evidence. Step 2. 'Yet' joins two contrasting ideas. Answer: yet. Why not the others: 'so' and 'therefore' show cause and effect; 'because' gives a reason, which does not fit the contrast.
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