In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

Asha and Rima could not get admission in the college ___ ____they had already managed to get a passing score in the official exam.

Options

A. even though
B. now that
C. therefore
D. whether

Answer

A

Explanation

even though (Idiom): despite the fact or belief that , no matter whether
Here, even though is the right usage.