He wrote the exam with the utmost confidence. He was grossly underprepared for the examination.

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.

  1. A. He wrote the exam with the utmost confidence so he was grossly underprepared for the examination.
  2. B. He wrote the exam with the utmost confidence for whenever he was grossly underprepared for the examination. ✓
  3. C. He wrote the exam with the utmost confidence nevertheless he was grossly underprepared for the examination.
  4. D. He wrote the exam with the utmost confidence although he was grossly underprepared for the examination.

Correct Answer: B. He wrote the exam with the utmost confidence for whenever he was grossly underprepared for the examination.

Explanation

The conjunction 'although' introduces a subordinate clause expressing contrast or concession.

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