Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

He was a simple, modest and unassuming person; though we all respected him.

  1. but

  2. and

  3. as

  4. No improvement needed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

“Though” is a conjunction which is used to make contrast. Here there is no contrast involved. Rather there is continuation of the same idea. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

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