Question

which is the best way to complete the text?
the figure skater pirouetted with ______ she failed to properly execute her flip jump.

grace, so

grace yet

grace, but

Explanation:

The sentence presents a contrast: the skater pirouetted gracefully, but failed the flip jump. "But" is used for contrast, "so" implies cause - effect (incorrect here), and "yet" is less common in this comma - separated structure. So "grace, but" fits best.

Answer:

grace, but