Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:-
_____ they are poor, they are honest.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Though
The sentence "_____ they are poor, they are honest." shows contrast between two ideas: being poor and being honest. Though is a conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with the main clause. In this sentence, the poverty of the people is being contrasted with their honesty.
Option 1 : Despite is a preposition and would require a noun phrase after it (e.g., "Despite their poverty, they are honest.").
Option 2 :Thorough is an adjective meaning complete or careful. It doesn't fit grammatically.
Option 4 – While: Can show contrast but is more commonly used when two actions happen at the same time.