Question

Complete the following subordinate clause with the most suitable main clause from options given below:
As John was not there today, __________________.

• A. and he was in the garden today
• B. I couldn't talk to him
• C. but Jamie was there today
• D. I wanted to speak to him

Answer 1

The correct option is B I couldn't talk to him

Subordinate clauses do not begin with co-ordinating conjunctions, hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options have co-ordinating conjunctions or express improbable cause-and effect, hence these are incorrect.