Question

Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Apparently Betty is jealous __________ I get better grades than she does.
(a)in spite of
(b)in case
(c)moreover
(d)because

Answer 1

Hint: The words on either side of the blanks can be separate sentences that are grammatically correct. So, the given sentence requires the use of a conjunction that makes it clear that the reason for jealousy is good grades.

Complete answer:Usually to join sentences, we require the use of conjunctions. In grammar, conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, sentences, or clauses that require connecting.For example, ‘She was hungry. She was thirsty.’ These two sentences can be joined by using the conjunction ‘and’. Then, that would be written as ‘She was hungry and thirsty’.It connects two sentences so that they are not too wordy.

The given sentences can be split into two separate sentences that are complete on their own. In which, the first sentence becomes the set up, with the second sentence being the reason for the first.
Now, let’s have a look at our options one by one:
(a)in spite of - The phrase ‘in spite of’ refers to ‘without being affected by the particular factor mentioned’. This does not fit into the context of the given sentence. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(b)in case - The phrase ‘in case’ refers to ‘as a provision against something happening or being true’. This does not fit into the context of the given sentence. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(c)moreover - The phrase ‘moreover’ refers to ‘as a further matter; besides'. This does not fit into the context of the given sentence. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(d)because - The phrase ‘because’ refers to ‘for the reason that; since'. This fits perfectly into the context of the given sentence. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.

Note: Figure out the situation in which you use each of the given conjunctions. This will help you to understand which one to use where. Then, identify the correct placing of the given conjunctions, and write the correct answer.