Select the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:
Neha could not finish her homework ______ the power was cut for three hours in the evening.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → because
Complete sentence: Neha could not finish her homework because the power was cut for three hours in the evening. The first part says what happened: Neha could not finish her homework. The second part says why: there was no power for three hours.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) because (answer) | gives the reason | The school was closed because it was Holi. |
| (2) whereas | shows a contrast between two facts | Mohan likes rice, whereas his sister prefers rotis. |
| (3) in case | means as a safety step against something that may happen | Keep some coins in your pocket in case the shopkeeper has no change. |
| (4) lest | means for fear that | Speak slowly lest the old man should miss your words. |