Standard English Primary 5 Grammar

________ his exhaustion, Peter continued to study for the upcoming examinations.

A Although
B Unless
C Because
D Despite
Show Worked Solution

Worked Solution

Step 1: Analyze the relationship between the two parts of the sentence. There is a contrast (exhaustion vs. continuing to study). Step 2: Look at the structure following the blank. 'His exhaustion' is a noun phrase. Step 3: Choose the connector that expresses contrast and is followed by a noun phrase. 'Despite' is correct.

Correct answer: Despite

Want more questions like this? Superholic Lab has 10,000+ MOE-aligned questions with full worked solutions.

Start Free Trial — 7 Days Free