---You seemed to be impressed by his skill.

---No. It was his courage ________ his skill that really impressed me.

A．but also

B．as well as

C．except for

D．rather than

请从所给的四个选择项中，选择最适合的一个填在问号处，使之呈现一定的规律性。

（）

A.A

B.B

C.C

D.D