Question

Join the following sentences using the most suitable conjunction. Omit any unnecessary words.

The boys are playing in the field. The field is flooded.

• A. Although the field is flooded, the boys are playing in it.
• B. The boys are playing in the field since it is flooded.
• C. The boys are playing in the field because it is flooded.
• D. The boys are playing in the field so it is flooded.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Although the field is flooded, the boys are playing in it.

After reading the two sentences it becomes clear that it is a statement of concession i.e in spite of the field being flooded the boys are playing in it. So the correct conjunction is 'although'