🔗 前置詞 ・ アオイ
TOEIC Part5文法問題 アオイ: Q55（前置詞）
___ the heavy rain, the outdoor event proceeded as scheduled.
___ the heavy rain, the outdoor event proceeded as scheduled.
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正解: A) Despite
What follows the blank is the noun phrase 'the heavy rain'. 'Despite' is a preposition that takes a noun phrase to mean 'in spite of'. 'Although' and 'because' are conjunctions and need a clause. 'However' is an adverb, usually connecting sentences with a comma. The choice hinges on preposition versus conjunction.