Question:
Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression to make the sentence complete.
______________ the situation has completely transformed over the past few years.
Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression to make the sentence complete.
______________ the situation has completely transformed over the past few years.
Options:
- a) Somewhat
- b) Believably
- c) Thus
- d) Predominantly
- a) Somewhat
- b) Believably
- c) Thus
- d) Predominantly
correct answer : c)
Explanation:
“Thus” is used to show a conclusion or result. It indicates that the situation has changed as a consequence of earlier developments. The word fits logically and grammatically. Other options like “Somewhat” or “Predominantly” do not match the idea of a complete transformation.
“Thus” is used to show a conclusion or result. It indicates that the situation has changed as a consequence of earlier developments. The word fits logically and grammatically. Other options like “Somewhat” or “Predominantly” do not match the idea of a complete transformation.