Multiple choice softskills communication

You want to say that you reached the station on time but still missed the train. You say:

  1. Though I reached the station early, but I missed the train.

  2. Though I reached the station early, I missed the train.

  3. I reached the station early and just I missed the train.

  4. I reached the station early only, but I missed the train
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Though' already establishes contrast, so adding 'but' is redundant. The rule is: use 'Though X, Y' OR 'X, but Y' - never both. Option C is also grammatically incorrect ('just' is misplaced). Option B correctly uses 'Though' without the redundant 'but'.

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