Many believed the project would fail; _________ the contrary, it became the company's most successful venture.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
on
B
in
C
to
D
by
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The correct transitional phrase is "on the contrary," used to intensify a denial of what was just stated.
Choice B is incorrect because "in the contrary" is not a valid expression. Choice C is incorrect because "to the contrary" is used differently (usually after a noun, like "evidence to the contrary"). Choice D is incorrect because "by the contrary" is not a valid expression.