Select a word(s) (a formal one) expressing contrast or concession to combine the following sentences:Patrick has dissipated a lot of capital on the investment. He continues to be optimistic about it.

Foundation

English

Conjunctions

Conjunction

Question

Select a word(s) (a formal one) expressing contrast or concession to combine the following sentences:
Patrick has dissipated a lot of capital on the investment. He continues to be optimistic about it.

nonetheless

but

nevertheless

in spite

LiveFree JEE Main Previous Year Online Papers Live Free JEE Advance Previous Year Online Papers

College PredictorLive

Know your College Admission Chances Based on your Rank/Percentile, Category and Home State.

Get your JEE Main Personalised Report with Top Predicted Colleges in JoSA

'Nevertheless' is used to indicate that the second point made contrasts with the first point. 'Nonetheless' is also to show a contrast of two ideas. 'But' is used to contrast the ideas. 'In spite' is used to express that something is unexpected or surprising.

The given sentence shows the contrast that Pattrick has wasted a lot of money on the investment yet he is optimistic about it.

Thus, options B and D are the correct answers.