Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
The heavy rain had washed away part of the road to the village; ______, the school bus could not go there for two days.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → therefore
Complete sentence: The heavy rain had washed away part of the road to the village; therefore, the school bus could not go there for two days. The road was washed away. As a result, the bus could not reach the village.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) therefore (answer) | means for this reason. It shows the result of what comes before it | The train was cancelled; therefore, we went to Agra by bus. |
| (2) nevertheless | means in spite of that | The tickets were costly; nevertheless, the hall was full. |
| (3) otherwise | means if not. It gives a warning | Wear your helmet; otherwise, you may get hurt. |
| (4) instead | means in place of that | Ravi did not take the bus; instead, he walked to school. |