Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word:
_______ he was late, he came home by nine.
- AEven
- BAlthough
- CBecause
- DDespite
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
'Although' is a subordinating conjunction used to show contrast or concession between two clauses ("Although he was late...").
* 'Even' requires 'though' or 'if' to link clauses.
* 'Despite' is a preposition and must be followed directly by a noun or gerund phrase, not a full finite clause.
* 'Even' requires 'though' or 'if' to link clauses.
* 'Despite' is a preposition and must be followed directly by a noun or gerund phrase, not a full finite clause.