Multiple choice

___________ he was clever, he could not solve the problem.

  1. Though

  2. As

  3. Even

  4. In spite of
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Though' introduces a concessive clause showing contrast (Despite being clever, he could not solve). This is the standard way to express unexpected opposition. 'As' would imply causation, 'Even' is incomplete, and 'In spite of' requires a noun phrase following it, not a clause.

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