When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals 1.___ our hard work. We learned, 2.____ that customers don't seem to enjoy our product.

Question

a. on account of
b. despite
c. furthermore
d. although
e. likewise

Answer 1

The best way to fill in the blanks would be:

1. despite (b)
2. furthermore (c)

So the completed sentences would read:

"When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals despite our hard work. We learned, furthermore that customers don't seem to enjoy our product."