Select the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:
Meena took an auto to school today ______ the chain of her bicycle had broken.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → because
Complete sentence: Meena took an auto to school today because the chain of her bicycle had broken. Meena did not ride her bicycle today. The broken chain is the reason she took an auto.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) whereas | shows a contrast between two facts | Ravi lives near the school, whereas his best friend lives across the river. |
| (2) until | means up to the time when | The baby cried until her mother picked her up. |
| (3) in case | means as a safety step against something that may happen | Carry a water bottle in case the canteen is closed. |
| (4) because (answer) | gives the reason for something | Arun took a day off because his mother was ill. |