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Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

The storm made the forest pitch dark; ________, the search operation was useless until it subsided.
 

Option 1: therefore

 

Option 2: whereas
 

Option 3: whether
 

Option 4: still


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: therefore

 


Solution : The correct answer is option 1.

Explanation:

Let's examine the connotations of the conjunctions:

- Therefore-as a result of

-whereas - in opposition to, or in comparison to the fact that

- whether- to express uncertainty or a decision between options.

- Still- nonetheless; nevertheless

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