______ being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world's greatest philanthropists.

A. Aside from           

B. But for       

C. Except for 

D. In addition

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

After a great deal of questioning, he decided to come clean and tell the truth.

A. admit

B. confess

C. agree

D. deny