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:
The cattle and horse-breeding industries are of secondary importance as compared with wool-growing, but ________________ represent a great source of wealth.
The cattle and horse-breeding industries are of secondary importance as compared with wool-growing, but ________________ represent a great source of wealth.
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Solution
'Nevertheless' is used to indicate that the second point made contrasts with the first point. 'Despite' is used to express that something is unexpected or surprising. 'Anyway' is used when something is done without regard to what happens. 'All the same' is used to define just the same.
The given sentence shows the contrast that the cattle and horse-breeding industries are of secondary importance but they represent a great source of wealth.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
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