Mount Everest in the Himalaya Mountain range stands 29,053 feet and is still growing, gaining about 4 mm of height a year. ____ its immense height, Everest is not the Earth's tallest mountain. That distinction goes to Mount Kea, which rises 33,500 feet when accounting for the nearly 20,000 feet of elevation that hides below sea level.
Which could be placed in the blank to show a contrast between Mount Everest and Mount Kea?
A. In similar fashion to
B. Despite
C. In addition to
D. Because of
1 answer
The best choice to place in the blank to show a contrast between Mount Everest and Mount Kea is B. Despite.
The complete sentence would read: "Despite its immense height, Everest is not the Earth's tallest mountain." This effectively highlights the contrast between the heights of the two mountains.
