Which subordinating conjunction correctly completes this sentence?

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

A. though

B. that

C. if

D. where

A. though

Explanation:

Subordinating conjunctions like though, before and until join subordinate clauses with independent clauses. Besides, the subordinating conjunction though means despite the fact that or although, which introduces a contrast with what has been mentioned earlier. Therefore, despite the fact that Mandy practiced everyday, she still did not beat her final opponent.

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