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Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. 

The train was delayed in order to an accident.

Option 1: since

Option 2: owing to

Option 3: No substitution required

Option 4: because


Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: owing to


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:
Owing to means because of or due to . It's used to indicate the cause or reason for something. In this context, it explains why the train was delayed—likely due to an accident.

Therefore, the correct answer is: "The train was delayed owing to an accident."

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