According to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, moral virtues do not arise in us by nature, _________ are acquired through habit and practice.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
before
B
but
C
and
D
after
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "But" creates the "not X, but Y" structure, contrasting nature with habit.
Choice A is incorrect because "before" implies time. Choice C is incorrect because "and" doesn't capture the contrast. Choice D is incorrect because "after" implies time.