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Complete the sentence by supplying the most appropriate subordinating conjunction.

Answer:The committee decided to proceed with the proposed plan, 【although】 several members raised strong objections during the deliberation.

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The sentence requires a subordinating conjunction of concession ('although', 'though', or 'even though') to connect the main independent clause with a contrasting subordinate clause.
The sentence presents a contrast between an action taken and an opposing circumstance. Conjunctions such as 'although', 'though', or 'even though' correctly subordinate the clause introduced by 'several members raised strong objections'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relationship between the independent clause and the subordinate clause.
The main clause states that the committee proceeded with the plan, while the subordinate clause mentions opposition from members, showing a logical contrast or concession.
Choosing the correct conjunction requires identifying how the two clauses relate conceptually.
2
Select a subordinating conjunction that joins a full clause expressing contrast.
The conjunctions 'although', 'though', and 'even though' introduce an adverbial clause of concession containing both a subject ('several members') and a verb ('raised').
A subordinating conjunction of concession correctly establishes the contrast without creating grammatical errors or double connectors.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Concession
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Conjunctions and Clause Structure

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