Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The storm made the forest pitch dark; ________, the search operation was useless until it subsided.
Option 1: therefore
Option 2: whereas
Option 3: whether
Option 4: still
Correct Answer: therefore
Solution : The correct answer is option 1.
Explanation:
Let's examine the connotations of the conjunctions:
- Therefore-as a result of
-whereas - in opposition to, or in comparison to the fact that
- whether- to express uncertainty or a decision between options.
- Still- nonetheless; nevertheless