Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Because that there were heavy rains the lake was flooded.
(1) Because of the
(2) As there were
(3) Since there was
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
In the sentence "because of the heavy rains, the lake was flooded," the phrase because of the is used to explain why the lake was flooded. It clearly and concisely indicates that heavy rains were the cause of the flooding.
On the other hand, because that there is not a standard or idiomatic construction in English.
Thus, the correct sentence is: " Because of the heavy rains, the lake was flooded."
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