He undertook the difficult task. He did so albeit the fact that he did not have any spare time.
Directions : In the following items, two sentences are given. You are required to identify the option that <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY COMBINES</strong> both the sentences into one sentence, and mark your response accordingly.
- A. He undertook the difficult task in spite of the fact that he did not have any spare time.
- B. He undertook the difficult task because of the fact that he did not have any spare time.
- C. He undertook the difficult task contrary to the fact that he did not have any spare time. ✓
- D. He undertook the difficult task nevertheless the fact that he did not have any spare time.
Correct Answer: C. He undertook the difficult task contrary to the fact that he did not have any spare time.
Explanation
The prepositional phrase 'in spite of' is used to demonstrate contrast, appropriately replacing 'albeit'.
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