SAT English Practice Question

The author of the essay, a renowned historian, argues that the development of the internet has led to a decline in traditional forms of communication, such as letter writing. However, the author is careful to point out that the internet has also created new opportunities for communication. The author does this by stating that "the internet has also created new opportunities for communication." What is the most effective way to revise the underlined portion of the sentence?

1. A.and has also created new opportunities for communication
2. B.though it has also created new opportunities for communication
3. C.despite creating new opportunities for communication
4. D.because it has also created new opportunities for communication