Question

choose the answer that best expresses the idea or makes the statement appropriate for standard written english for the underlined word or phrases. if you think the original version is best, choose
o change.\
marcella relentlessly sketched ideas for inventions. regardless, she patented a blueprint for a device that would surely improve the lives of millions.
a no change
b besides,
c even though,
d eventually,

Explanation:

• "Regardless" implies a contrast that isn't present here. The first sentence shows continuous action (sketching ideas) and the second shows a result (patenting).
• "Besides" means in addition to, which doesn't fit the flow.
• "Even though" is a subordinating conjunction and would need a dependent clause structure, which the sentence doesn't have.
• "Eventually" shows a progression from continuous action (sketching) to a final result (patenting), which is appropriate for the context.

Answer:

D. Eventually,