Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
I _________his contribution to my book _________ it was substantial.
Option 1: admitted, although
Option 2: confessed to, but
Option 3: debunked, and
Option 4: acknowledged, because
Correct Answer: acknowledged, because
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Acknowledged: Accepted or recognised the fact or existence of something. This is the correct option, as it positively acknowledges the contribution to the book.
Because: For reason, this is the correct option, as it introduces the reason for acknowledging the contribution.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
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Admitted: Confessed to be true or to be the case.
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Confessed to: Admitted or acknowledged something reluctantly, typically a fault or crime.
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Debunked: Exposed the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief.
Although: It means even though.
But: Used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
And: Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I acknowledged his contribution to my book because it was substantial."
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