________ the continuous, generous financial backing of our anonymous benefactor, our research lab would have closed down years ago.

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A But for
B Unless
C If not
D Except for

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Answer: A. But for

Correct Answer: a) But for
Explanation: "But for" is a formal conditional prepositional phrase meaning "if it had not been for". It must be followed directly by a noun phrase (the continuous, generous financial backing...) to indicate a past condition that prevented an alternate reality.

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________ the continuous, generous financial backing of our anonymous benefactor, our research lab would have closed down years ago.

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