Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
Kerala gets heavy rain in the first week of June, ______ most of Rajasthan stays hot and dry in the same week.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → whereas
Complete sentence: Kerala gets heavy rain in the first week of June, whereas most of Rajasthan stays hot and dry in the same week. Kerala gets heavy rain. In the same week, Rajasthan stays dry.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) whereas (answer) | joins two facts that are opposite to each other, about two different things | Ravi loves spicy food, whereas his sister eats only plain dal and rice. |
| (2) because | gives the reason for something | The school closed early because the heat was too much. |
| (3) unless | means if not | We will miss the show unless we leave now. |
| (4) so that | shows a purpose | Nikhil wrote the address in capitals so that the postman could read it. |