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Problem 3 - Entrance Test

The director, known for his meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising artistic vision, _______ insisted that every scene be reshot until it met his exacting standards, _______ the cast and crew's exhaustion and frustration.

A. adamantly; notwithstandingB. adamant; not withstandingC. adamantly; not withstandingD. adamant; notwithstandingE. adamantly, nonetheless,

Correct: A

The correct answer is 'adamantly; notwithstanding'. 'Adamantly' is the adverb modifying 'insisted', and 'notwithstanding' is a preposition correctly indicating 'in spite of' the exhaustion and frustration. 'Adamant' is an adjective and cannot modify the verb 'insisted'. 'Not withstanding' is a misspelling of 'notwithstanding.' 'Nonetheless' indicates a contrast, which is not the intended relationship.