Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank John ran pretty fast he did not win the race...........

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

John ran pretty fast, ______________ he did not win the race.

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SSC MTS 14th July 2022 Shift-2

though

for

and

- John ran pretty fast, though he did not win the race.

- "Though" is used to introduce a contrast, making it the most appropriate choice here.

Correct Answer: Option 2, though.

- John ran pretty fast, so he did not win the race.

- "So" indicates a result or consequence, which does not fit here, as the sentence presents a contrasting idea.

- John ran pretty fast, for he did not win the race.

- "For" is used to indicate the reason or cause, which is not suitable in this context.

- John ran pretty fast, and he did not win the race.

- "And" adds information but does not highlight the contrast between running fast and not winning.

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