Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
The farmers in our village began transplanting paddy ______ the monsoon rain filled their fields.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → as soon as
Complete sentence: The farmers in our village began transplanting paddy as soon as the monsoon rain filled their fields. First the rain filled the fields, and right after that the farmers began planting young rice plants (transplanting paddy).
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) unless | means if not | The milk will turn sour unless you boil it. |
| (2) so that | shows a purpose | Speak loudly so that everyone can hear you. |
| (3) whereas | shows a contrast between two facts | Amit likes tea, whereas his sister likes coffee. |
| (4) as soon as (answer) | means right after. It shows that one action happens immediately after another | Call me as soon as you reach Chennai. |