Read the following sentences. <em><code></code>1<code></code> the forecast said it was supposed to rain all evening, it was sunny as Ali <code></code>2<code></code> on her deck.</em><br/><br/>Which word would best fit in blank 1?

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AHowever
BBut
CAlthough
DNonetheless

✓ Correct answer: C. Although Because we can see that the forecast does not match up with the actual weather, we know we need a word of contrast. "Although" is the only word that sets up a logical, complete sentence with a dependent and independent clause.

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