Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word/phrase.

Would anybody _______ a mother have risked his or her life for the baby.

  1. rather

  2. but

  3. however

  4. than
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In this sentence, 'but' functions as a preposition meaning 'except'. It suggests that no one other than a mother would take such a risk for a child. Other options like 'than' or 'rather' do not fit the grammatical requirements of this specific comparison.

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