Question

Which transitional word correctly begins the second sentence in this paragraph? Like many realist writers, Tolstoy uses a simple writing style in his novella The Death of Ivan Ilych. _______ much of what the author tells readers about Ivan Ilych’s state of mind is not matter-of-fact description. Tolstoy is in effect conveying his protagonist’s despair at his approaching death.Which of the following examples correctly uses the word similarly?

Answer 1

I would think the word would be although. i am not fully sure but definitely let me know what the answer was. 

Answer 2

The answer is B) But. I just took the test and got 100%.