Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction:
He was determined to win, ____ the odds were clearly stacked against him.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The conjunction 'although' is used to show a contrast between two clauses. In this sentence, the first clause 'He was determined to win' expresses a positive determination, while the second clause 'the odds were clearly stacked against him' expresses a negative circumstance.