Question

Fill in the blank with the suitable conjunction from the options given:
Sudha is very tired, _________ she can't dance today.

• A. as long as
• B. therefore
• C. since
• D. nevertheless

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

therefore

Option A - 'As long as' means 'if/ until the time'. For example, 'As long as you work, you will have enough money.' As the given sentence doesn't explain a condition, we can't use 'as long as' here. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option C - 'Since' is used to explain an action that started at a given time in the past and is ongoing in the present and might continue in the future. For example, 'I haven't gone to London since 2008.' As the given sentence doesn't explain an event that took place in the past and is ongoing in the present, we can't use 'since' here. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Nevertheless' means 'despite what has been said or referred to'. It is used to explain a situation which happened/happens in spite of the other situation. For example, 'She didn't know to cook, nevertheless, she tried.' As the given sentence doesn't explain two different situations, we can't use 'nevertheless' here. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option B - 'Therefore' means 'hence'. For example, 'I am sick, therefore, I have to see a doctor.' As the given sentence explains the reason for the second clause, we can use 'therefore' here. Thus option B is the correct answer.

'Sudha is very tired, therefore she can't dance today.'