The geologist continued her fieldwork ______ funding for the project had been substantially reduced by the agency's new administration.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A
, and
- Bcheck_circle
even though
- C
; however,
- D
, but,
Explanation
"Even though" introduces a dependent clause showing concession; no comma is needed when the dependent clause comes second. The others either create independent clauses with wrong punctuation or are over-punctuated.