___ she was very tired, she kept working until midnight.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Although
- Step 1: Read the sentence and decide what kind of word the gap needs. Step 2. 'Although' introduces a clause of contrast. Answer: Although. Why not the others: 'Despite' needs a noun phrase, 'however' links sentences and 'because' gives a reason.
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