Because of His Longstanding Reputation with the Board of Trustees

Multiple Choice

Because of his longstanding reputation with the board of trustees, Jim did not have to make the normally required presentation of his proposal; therefore, the board was accused of failing to follow due process. Rewrite beginning with The board was accused of.... Your new sentence will include

A) therefore, Jim, with his...
B) because Jim, with his...
C) even though Jim, with his...
D) however, Jim, with his...