Select the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:
The fruit seller threw a tarpaulin over his mangoes ______ the first fat drops hit his cart.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → as soon as
Complete sentence: The fruit seller threw a tarpaulin over his mangoes as soon as the first fat drops hit his cart. The first drops hit the cart. At that very moment, the seller covered his mangoes.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) although | shows that something happens in spite of another fact | Although the bag was heavy, little Gopu carried it up the stairs. |
| (2) as soon as (answer) | means immediately after. It shows one action coming right after another | Dadi lit the diya as soon as the sun set. |
| (3) unless | means if not | The lift will not move unless you shut its door properly. |
| (4) so that | shows a purpose | Nikhil took notes in class so that he could revise quickly later. |