Foundation
English
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Conjunction
Question
Select a word(s) (a formal one) expressing contrast or concession to combine the following sentence:
At the time, the state regulator _____________ decided to replace the license.
At the time, the state regulator _____________ decided to replace the license.
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Solution
'Nevertheless' is used to indicate that the second point made contrasts with the first point or a condition.
'Beside' means by alongside or near.
'Yet' is used to mean nevertheless or however. It carries a sense of negation.
'But' is used to contrast the ideas.
The given sentence can be completed by using 'nevertheless' as the condition is shown of the state regulator at that time.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.