Question

Which subordinating conjunction correctly completes this sentence?

Mandy failed to beat her final opponent, _____ she practiced karate every day.

Answer 1

'Even though' would work here; however, the comma is unnecessary. It creates a comma splice because commas do not precede dependent clauses when they follow independent clauses. Yes. I am correct - regardless of whether or not your teacher wrote that sentence or you copied it from a book. :-)

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Answer 2

Mandy failed to beat her final opponent, Even though she practiced karate every day.