Question

Select the correct connecting word from the options given to link the sentences:
Abhi worked really hard; __________, he got excellent marks in the examination. [Intermediate]

• A. as a result
• B. in that case
• C. the result
• D. this is because

Answer 1

The correct option is A as a result

Option B - 'In that case' means 'if that is or will be the situation...' For example, 'I'm sick and in that case, I have to go to the doctor.' As the given sentence doesn't explain a conditional situation, it explains the result. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'The result' is incorrect as it can only be used as the title and not in the sentence. We can't use a clause/phrase without an auxiliary. We can use - 'and the result is...', but not 'the result'. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option D - 'This is because' is used explain or blame. For example, 'My clothes are wet and this is because I forgot to carry my umbrella.' The given sentence doesn't explain the reason, hence we can't use 'this is because' here. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'As a result' is used to explain the results of actions in the past. As the given sentence gives the result of 'worked really hard', we can use 'as a result' here. Thus option A is the correct answer.

'Abhi worked really hard; as a result, he got excellent marks in the examination.'