Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate alternative. She is not beautiful __________ brave.
Question and options
Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate alternative.
She is not beautiful __________ brave.
- and
- but
- for
- so
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - but
The contrast between 'not beautiful' and 'brave' calls for 'but': she is not beautiful but brave. 'And', 'for' and 'so' do not express the contrast.
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