Sentence completion (concession: “Even though …”): Choose the clause that best contrasts with the first part. Even though it is a very large house, ______.

Verbal Ability Completing Statements Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    there is a lot of space available in it for children
  • B
    there is hardly any space available for children
  • C
    there is no dearth of space for children
  • D
    the servants take a long time to clean it
  • E
    the municipal taxes on it are very happy

Answer

Correct Answer: there is hardly any space available for children

Explanation

Given data

  • Concessive opener: Even though it is a very large house.

Concept/ApproachA concessive structure expects a surprising or opposite result.

Option analysisB gives the unexpected outcome (scarce space despite size). A/C support the size and thus fail the concession. D/E are off-topic/ill-formed ('very happy').

Final Answerthere is hardly any space available for children

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