Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
The train was delayed in order to an accident.
Option 1: since
Option 2: owing to
Option 3: No substitution required
Option 4: because
Correct Answer: owing to
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
Owing to
means
because of
or
due to
. It's used to indicate the cause or reason for something. In this context, it explains why the train was delayed—likely due to an accident.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "The train was delayed owing to an accident."
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