Fill in the blank with the correct word:
A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. Option D)despite is correct as it is sued before one fact that makes the other surprising. The other options are wrong as for, about, and since indicate a purpose, a piece of information, and a duration with its starting point given respectively. These uses don't fit in the given question. The correct answer is D) despite