mdcat english MCQ #501

The students were tired; _______________, they stayed up late to finish their project.

mdcat english MCQ #501

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The students were tired; _______________, they stayed up late to finish their project.

    • A) despite this
    • B) because of this
    • C) as a result
    • D) although

    Answer: despite this

    Explanation: 'Despite this' indicates a contrast, showing they stayed up late in spite of being tired. 'Because of this' would imply their tiredness caused them to stay up.