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Expression of IdeasVery hardConcession followed by the main claim

Expression of Ideas practice question

____ the new stadium was finished on time and under budget, the streets around it were never widened, and on match days the district is gridlocked for hours.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  1. A. AlthoughCorrect
  2. B. Because
  3. C. Once
  4. D. Unless

Answer: A. Although

The stadium's success is granted; the gridlock is the point: 'although'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Because
'Because' would make the gridlock a result of the stadium being on budget.
C. Once
'Once' marks time, not concession.
D. Unless
'Unless' introduces a condition that doesn't fit.

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