Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
He decided to postpone the meeting ______ several team members had informed him that they would not be able to attend on time.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → since
Complete sentence: He decided to postpone the meeting since several team members had informed him that they would not be able to attend on time. The team members' message that they could not attend on time is the reason for postponing the meeting, so "since" joins the two parts.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) though | Though means in spite of the fact that and shows contrast. The sentence needs a reason. | Though he was tired, he finished the work. |
| (2) since (answer) | Since, used as a conjunction, can mean because: it introduces the reason for the action in the main clause. | Since it was raining, we stayed indoors. |
| (3) yet | Yet joins two contrasting ideas. The postponement follows from the message, it does not contrast with it. | He is rich, yet he is unhappy. |
| (4) unless | Unless means if not and states a condition. The members had already informed him, so the clause gives a reason, not a condition. | You will miss the bus unless you hurry. |