Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 110, Mar 23rd 2011

Most victims of infectious mononucleosis recover after a few weeks of listlessness, but an unlucky few may suffer for years.

(A) but an unlucky few may suffer
(B) and an unlucky few have suffered
(C) that an unlucky few might suffer
(D) that a few being unlucky may suffer
(E) but a few who, being unlucky, suffered

Solution (Posted on Mar 25th):

The contrast word - 'but' is needed to give the correct meaning. Choice E is wordy. A remains the best. 

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