Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction or preposition from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

Malthus’s theory was influential for a long time, ________ it was also challenged by theorists who claimed that economic growth could outstrip population growth.

  1. because

  2. but

  3. since

  4. and

  5. as
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The conjunction but is used to introduce a clause or a new sentence that adds information such as background or reasoning. The sentence says that Malthus's theory was influential. Then it adds information to this by stating that it was also challenged. This is therefore, the correct conjunction choice.

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