Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I like Tom, ___________ I don't like his wife.

• A. And
• B. But
• C. Because
• D. So

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

But

The correct answer is Option B.

'But' is used to show contrast in meaning. The speaker likes Tom and dislikes his wife. This contrast can be shown using the word 'But' as a conjunction.

Hence 'But' - Option 'B' is the correct answer.

The remaining options are incorrect because:

Option 'A' 'And' is used in the meaning of 'in addition to', hence it is incorrect.

Option 'C' and 'D' 'Because' and 'So' are used when we are expressing a reason for something, hence these options are incorrect for the given sentence.