From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
In spite of their shortcomings, we cannot _____ admire them.
- yet
- though
-
but
- however
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The phrase "In spite of their shortcomings" suggests contrast, meaning that although they have flaws, admiration is still given. The correct construction requires "but" to maintain proper parallelism and contrast.