Multiple choice

The work was hard ______ wages were high.

  1. though

  2. yet

  3. but

  4. in spite of
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'but' because it shows contrast between the two clauses - hard work (negative) and high wages (positive). 'Though' and 'yet' would require different sentence structures, while 'in spite of' is a preposition that cannot join independent clauses.

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