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UPCAT English practice question 43: She reviewed her notes every night; ______, she failed to pass the licensure exam.

Correct answer

D. nonetheless

The outcome contradicts the expectation set by the first clause, so a concessive connector is required.

She reviewed her notes every night; ______, she failed to pass the licensure exam.

  1. therefore
  2. moreover
  3. likewise
  4. nonethelessCorrect

Why D is correct

The outcome contradicts the expectation set by the first clause, so a concessive connector is required.

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