Choose the option that best fits the given statement.
Preeti agreed to help her, ___________ she wasn't entirely convinced.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → though
Conjunction of contrast (concession):
- Though (or although) joins two clauses when the second is a fact that one would expect to stop the first, but does not.
- Here Preeti agreed to help even while she had doubts; her doubt did not stop her agreeing, so the link is one of contrast.
- Complete sentence: Preeti agreed to help her, though she wasn't entirely convinced.
Example: He went to school, though he had a fever.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: if — Incorrect. If introduces a condition; "she agreed if she wasn't convinced" makes no sense.
Example: We will go out if it stops raining.
Option 3: for — Incorrect. For, as a conjunction, gives a reason; her doubt is not the reason she agreed.
Example: He stayed indoors, for it was very cold.
Option 4: since — Incorrect. Since gives a reason or a point in time; neither links agreeing to help with not being convinced.
Example: Since you are tired, you should rest.
Contrast: "if" sets a condition, "for" and "since" give a reason, and "though" shows a contrast.