Question

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct connector from the alternatives given below each sentence. 

He was late ______ it was raining heavily.

A while Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B after Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C so Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D because Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

So, the completed sentence is: "He was late because it was raining heavily."  In this sentence, "because" is used to indicate the reason why he was late, linking the clause "it was raining heavily" with the main clause "He was late."

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