Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
He was late _________ he took a taxi to go to work.

• A. as
• B. because
• C. so
• D. in order to

Answer 1

The correct option is C so

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

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

'Because' is used to provide a reason for something.

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

'So' is used to talk about clauses of result or decision. The given sentence shows the result of being late.

Thus, option C is the correct answer.