Question

Gabe had skipped forty-two classes and gotten suspended three times for fighting. Gabe was not allowed to walk across the stage at graduation in his gown.

Which word would most logically connect these two sentences?

Answer 1

Answer: Despite.

Explanation: The word "despite" would connect the two sentences by indicating that Gabe's suspension and being barred from walking across the stage at graduation occurred in spite of the fact that he had skipped classes and gotten suspended multiple times for fighting. It would indicate that these actions were not factors that contributed to his punishment.