Question:
The factory was forced to close ______ its activities badly affected the air quality in the area.
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A.
although -
B.
despite -
C.
because of -
D.
because
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer: EASY
Knowledge: conjunctions
A. although + SV: although
B. despite + N/V-ing: despite
C. because of+ N/V-ing: because
D. because + SV: because
The factory was forced to close because its operation adversely affected the air quality in the area.
EASY ANSWER
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