Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
___________ the construction of new housing units at the rate of one every month, there is still a shortage of accommodation.

Options

A. A)Through
B. B)Despite
C. C)By
D. D)For