Directions: Fill the gap with the most appropriate word or phrase from the options given below.
He has been convicted of speeding previously. ________ he should not have exceeded the limit again.
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Instead
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In this case
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Despite this
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Meanwhile
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'In this case' logically connects the previous conviction to the expectation of different behavior. Given the history, he should have learned. 'Despite this' would also work but 'In this case' is more directly evaluative of the specific situation.