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Choose one answer to complete each sentence.

1. Rarely ___ such a clear explanation.

   I have heard / have I heard / heard I have

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   Correct answer: have I heard

   After a fronted negative or restrictive expression such as never, rarely, not until or only then, invert the auxiliary and subject in the main clause. Use did + base verb when there is no other auxiliary in the past simple.

2. What matters most ___ the quality of the evidence.

   are / is / have

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   Correct answer: is

   A what-cleft uses a clause beginning with what as a subject, usually followed by is or was. In an it-cleft, it is/was highlights the focused element, followed by a that-clause. After a preposition, use a noun or an -ing form.

3. ___ the evidence was limited, the team continued.

   Despite / Although / In spite of

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   Correct answer: Although

   Although and even though introduce clauses with a subject and verb. Despite and in spite of introduce a noun or -ing phrase. Had + subject + past participle can replace if + past perfect in formal conditions.

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