Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
___________ everybody seemed to be out of cigarettes, I passed mine round.

• A. As
• B. So
• C. So that
• D. In order that

Answer 1

The correct option is A As

A conjunction is a word used to connect other words, phrases or clauses.

Subordinating conjunction connects or joins an independent clause with a subordinate clause.

'As' here is used to connect a result with a cause. The cause is 'out of cigarettes' and the result is 'passed mine round'.

'So' is used to talk about clauses of result or decision.

'So that' is used to talk about a purpose.

'In order' is used to introduce a clause of reason and explanation.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.