MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The city council decided to rename the park after a beloved local hero, a decision that was met with ______.
Which of the following choices correctly completes the sentence above?
A
enthusiasm, though some residents were opposed
B
enthusiasm, although some residents were opposed
C
enthusiasm, but some residents were opposed
D
enthusiasm however some residents were opposed
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is C. "But" is the best choice to create a contrast between the enthusiasm of the city council's decision and the opposition of some residents. The other choices create grammatical errors. Choice A uses a comma splice, and Choices B and D use incorrect punctuation.
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