问题

__, Mr. Wells is scarcely in sympathy with theworking class.

A:Although he is a socialist
B:Evenif也表示让步,但其意为即使/即便;,强调“假设的、退一步的”情况
C:Beingasocialist是现在分词短语表示原因,相当于一个表示原因的状语从句,
D:Since he is a socialist
正确答案是: