Foundation
English
Transformation of sentences
Question
Fill in the blank with a word(s) (a formal one) expressing contrast or concession in the following sentence:
Two more Saturdays of garage sales passed by, far less bountiful than the summertime versions of the same, but _______________ stocked with enough alleged treasures to keep Gerry O'Connor at his computer keyboard for hours on end.
Two more Saturdays of garage sales passed by, far less bountiful than the summertime versions of the same, but _______________ stocked with enough alleged treasures to keep Gerry O'Connor at his computer keyboard for hours on end.
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Solution
'Nevertheless' is used to indicate that the second point made contrasts with the first point. 'In spite' is used to express that something is unexpected or surprising. 'Yet' is used to mean nevertheless or however. It carries a sense of negation. 'Though' is used to contrast ideas.
The given sentence shows the contrast on the reducing sales of the garage yet stocked with enough alleged treasures.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
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