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Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the most appropriate word from the options given below:

______ his mother is a celebrated lawyer, he chose a career in finance.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

The two clauses are in contrast: a lawyer mother against a finance career. 'Although' expresses this concession. 'Since' and 'Because' would state a cause, and 'Unless' sets a condition, none of which suit the contrast.

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