Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the senten…

The correct answer is Option (3) → Though

Note: The given answer is as per the official NTA Answer Key. However, more than one answer is possible here: Option (3) "Though" and Option (4) "While" both make a correct sentence, as explained below.

Option 1: Despite — Incorrect.

• Despite is a preposition; it is followed by a noun or an -ing form: "Despite their poverty" or "Despite being poor".
• It cannot introduce a full clause like "they are poor".
  Example: Despite the rain, the match went on.

Option 2: Thorough — Incorrect. Thorough is an adjective meaning complete and careful about every detail. It looks like "though" but cannot join two clauses.
Example: The doctor gave him a thorough check-up.

Option 3: Though — Correct (Answer as per NTA).

• Though (or although) is a conjunction of contrast meaning in spite of the fact that; it introduces a full clause.
• Poverty might be expected to tempt people to be dishonest, yet they are honest.
  Complete sentence: Though they are poor, they are honest.
  Example: Though he was tired, he finished his homework.

Option 4: While — Can also be considered as correct.

• While is often used for time (during the time that), but at the start of a sentence it also means although, introducing a contrast.
• "While they are poor, they are honest" is grammatical and gives the same meaning, though "Though" is the more usual choice for such a plain contrast.
  Example: While I understand your point, I cannot agree with it.

Contrast: "though" and "while" introduce a full clause of contrast; "despite" is a preposition and needs a noun or an -ing form.