Question

Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
___________ Monday is a national holiday, all government offices will be closed.

• A. Whereas
• B. Since
• C. While
• D. Because of

Answer 1

The correct option is B Since

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.

'Whereas' is used to show the difference between two things or facts.

'Since' shows one of the two associations: time or cause/reason. The given sentence shows the reason for all the government offices being closed.

'While' means something that is happening at the same time as something else or indicates a contrast.

'Because of' is used to introduce reasons.

Thus, option B is the correct answer.