Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
Such an act would not be kind ______ it were just.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → even if
Complete sentence: Such an act would not be kind even if it were just. Kindness and justice are different qualities. The act would still not be kind, even if it were just.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) but also | "But also" is the second half of the pair not only ... but also. Without "not only" before it, it cannot join these clauses. | She is not only clever but also hardworking. |
| (2) or | Or offers a choice between two things. "Not kind or it were just" makes no sense. | You can have tea or coffee. |
| (3) even if (answer) | Even if introduces a condition and says that the main clause stays true whether or not the condition is met. | Even if it rains, the match will go on. |
| (4) both and | Both ... and is a pair placed before two separate items ("both A and B"). The two words cannot stand together to join clauses. | The trip was both tiring and exciting. |