Fill in the blank with the appropriate conjunction: "Ravi passed the entrance exam, ___ he missed the scholarship interview."
Answer
but
The correct answer is but — Insert 'but' into the blank.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the sentence to understand the relationship between the two clauses.
- The second clause shows a contrast to the first, so a contrasting coordinating conjunction is needed.
- Choose 'but' as the correct conjunction for contrast.
- Insert 'but' into the blank.
Common mistake: Using 'and' instead of a contrasting conjunction
Concept tested: Using coordinating conjunction for contrast
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