Choose the sentences (A, B, C or D) that is closest in the meaning to the root sentence: a. Although John had much experien

Choose the sentences (A, B, C or D) that is closest in the meaning to the root sentence:

a. Although John had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
A. In spite of John had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
B. John had much experience in machinery despite not succeeding in repairing this machine.
C. Despite having much experience in machinery, John didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
D. John had much experience in machinery despite the fact that not succeeding in repairing this machine.
b. Two famous singers starred in the movie. It wasn’t as successful as expected.
A. The movie wasn’t as successful as expected, so two famous singers starred in it.
B. Two famous singers starred in the movie; nevertheless, it wasn’t as successful as expected.
C. Two famous singers starred in the movie despite it wasn’t as successful as expected.
D. The movie was a huge success thanks to the two famous singers