Select the appropriate word to fill in the blank:
Rahul thought he had a good chance to get the job ____________ his uncle was on the company's board of directors.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → since
Complete sentence: Rahul thought he had a good chance to get the job since his uncle was on the company's board of directors. Rahul thought he had a good chance because his uncle was on the company's board of directors. The second clause gives the reason, so "since" joins the two.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) but | contrast. The uncle's position supports Rahul's hope, it does not go against it. | He tried hard, but he could not win. |
| (2) yet | an unexpected contrast (in spite of that). There is no contrast between the two clauses. | She was tired, yet she kept working. |
| (3) since (answer) | Since (like "because" and "as") introduces the reason for what is said in the main clause. | Since it was raining, the match was put off. |
| (4) unless | Unless means "if not" and states a condition. "A good chance unless his uncle was on the board" makes no sense. | You cannot enter unless you have a pass. |