In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given with two blanks. For each question, five options are given, each containing two words. You have to choose the most suitable option that fits both the blanks grammatically and contextually. _____________ the fact that we come from different backgrounds and have different opinions, we can ______________ work together towards a common goal.

Explanation

The words that should fill in the blanks are: "Despite" the fact that we come from different backgrounds and have different opinions, we can "still" work together towards a common goal. This sentence means that even though there are differences in backgrounds and opinions, it is still possible to work towards a common goal. "Despite" means "in spite of" or "regardless of". "Still" means "nevertheless" or "even so". (a) "Because of" implies that differences in backgrounds and opinions could make it easier to work together, which is not necessarily the case in this sentence. (c) "Due to" and "unless" don't fit the sentence grammatically or semantically. (d) "However" could work instead of "Despite", but "even" doesn't fit the second blank as well as "still" does. (e) "Since" implies a reason or cause for working together, which isn't the focus of the sentence. "Anyhow" means "anyway" or "in any case", but it doesn't fit the sentence here.