Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.
_________ she woke up at 4 a.m., she still managed to be late for her 11 a.m. meeting.

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"Even though" is the only option that makes the sentence correct. After although and even though, we use a subject and a verb. Although both although and even though have similar meanings, we use even though when we want to emphasize the contrast between the two clauses.
Despite she woke up at 4 a.m., she still managed to be late for her 11 a.m. meeting.
"Despite" is incorrect. After in spite of and despite, we use a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun.
Although she woke up at 4 a.m., she still managed to be late for her 11 a.m. meeting.
This option is incorrect. Both although and even though have similar meanings, but we use even though when we want to emphasize the contrast between the two clauses.
In spite of she woke up at 4 a.m., she still managed to be late for her 11 a.m. meeting.
"In spite of" is incorrect. After in spite of and despite, we use a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun.

Select the Word or Phrase That Makes the Sentence Grammatically