Question

Complete the sentence with the most suitable option-
__________ coal reserves are abundant, taking advantage of them requires an active program of development.
a) Even though
b) Therefore
c) So that
d) Nevertheless

Answer 1

Hint: Read the given sentence carefully. Try to make out the core meaning of it. Find out the subject, predicate, and object of the given sentence.

Complete answer:
The given sentence conveys that certain coal reserves are unlimited, but taking advantage of them requires an active and suitable program of development. We have to fill in the given blank with the most suitable option from among the given options.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer -
Option ‘a’ is Even though. It is a phrase of “even”. It means – despite the fact that. For example: Even though he was bigger, he never looked down on me.
Option ‘b’ is, Therefore. It is an adverb which means – for that reason; consequently. For example, He was injured and therefore unable to play.
Option ‘c’ is So that. It is a conjunction which means – with the purpose that; in order that.
Option ‘d’ is Nevertheless. It is an adverb which means – in spite of; notwithstanding; all the same. For example Statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading.
The correct word to be filled in is – Even though. The complete sentence would be – Even though coal reserves are abundant, taking advantage of them requires an active program of development. Hence, option ‘a’ is the correct option.

Note:
Don’t confuse between ‘therefore’ and ‘even though'. We cannot start a sentence with ‘therefore’, as it requires former information.