Choose the correct version of the given sentence from the options bel…

The correct answer is Option (1) → Because the old bridge was closed for repairs, Farhan reached the exam centre late.

“Because of” or “because”:

• The given sentence says “Because of the old bridge was closed”. This is wrong.
• “Because of” is a preposition. It takes a noun or an -ing form, not a full clause with its own verb.
• “The old bridge was closed” has its own verb, “was closed”. So it needs the joining word because.

Why the Other Options are Incorrect?

Option 2: Because the old bridge was closed for repairs, so Farhan reached the exam centre late. — Incorrect. The option uses both “because” and “so”. One joining word is enough to join the two parts.

Option 3: Despite the old bridge was closed for repairs, Farhan reached the exam centre late. — Incorrect. “Despite” is also a preposition. It cannot take the full clause “the old bridge was closed”.

Option 4: Owing to the old bridge was closed for repairs, Farhan reached the exam centre late. — Incorrect. “Owing to” is also a preposition. It cannot take the full clause “the old bridge was closed”.