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Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: She is tired ______ she will still attend the meeting.

1. but
2. so
3. because
4. and

Correct answer: but

Solution

The sentence expresses contrast: despite being tired, she will attend the meeting. The conjunction 'but' is used to join contrasting ideas.

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