Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.
Since Hamlet loved Ophelia, he should have trusted her more openly.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer
Although
Explanation
The sentence uses the phrase 'should have trusted,' which implies that Hamlet did not trust Ophelia.
Because there is a contradiction between his feelings (loving her) and his actions (not trusting her), you must use a conjunction of contrast/concession.
'Although' is used to show contrast: 'Although Hamlet loved Ophelia, he should have trusted her more openly.'
'Because' or 'Since' would incorrectly imply that his love was the direct cause of his lack of trust.