Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. Although he was poor, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
B. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
C. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.