____ there was a fierce dog in the house, the thieves managed to break in.
Options:
A) because
B) Although
C) Since
D) As
Answer (2)
In the sentence '____ there was a fierce dog in the house, the thieves managed to break in,' the correct option to fill in the blank is 'Although.' This option sets up a contrast between two ideas: the presence of a fierce dog and the fact that the thieves were nevertheless able to break in.
Here's how each option works in similar sentence structures:
Although : This word is used to show a contrast or surprising result. It effectively joins two clauses where the second one is unexpected because of the first one. In this sentence, an expected outcome might be that a fierce dog would deter the thieves, but the word "although" indicates that didn't happen.
Because : This would imply the thieves managed to break in as a result of the fierce dog, which doesn't make logical sense in this context.
Since : This word is used to indicate a cause or reason. It would suggest that the reason the thieves managed to break in was due to the fierce dog, which is illogical.
As : Similar to "since," it could mean either reason or time, which doesn't fit logically in the context indicating contrast.
Therefore, the best answer is option B) Although, because it shows a contradiction to the expected outcome of the situation described in the sentence.
The best choice to complete the sentence is 'Although' because it shows a contrast between the expectation that a fierce dog would prevent a break-in and the reality that the thieves managed to do so. Other options like 'Because,' 'Since,' and 'As' do not convey this contrast logically. Therefore, option B) Although is correct.
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