Question

Over 1000 people tried out for a spot on the new reality television show; ________________, many of the contestants stood in line for over ten hours waiting for their turn. Fill in the blank with the appropriate transition word(s). A) in fact B) although C) nevertheless D) in the meantime

Answer 1

In fact would be your answer, it makes more sense to me :)

Answer 2

Over 1000 people tried out for a spot n the new reality television show; in fact, many of the contestants stood in line for over ten hours. :)