Fill in the blank with the most suitable option: They decided to postpone the match, _____________ the weather conditions were better than they had expected.
A
Yet
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B
Nevertheless
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C
Even though
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D
Because
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Solution
The correct option is C Even though
A conjunction is a word used to connect other words, phrases or clauses.
Subordinating conjunction connects or joins an independent clause with a subordinate clause.
'Even though' is used for emphasizing that a particular situation will remain the same no matter what happens. The sentence explains that match was postponed although the weather conditions were better.
'Yet' is used to mean nevertheless or however. It carries a sense of negation.
'Nevertheless' is used to indicate that the second point made contrasts with the first point.
'Because' is used to provide a reason for something.