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Difficulty: EasyConjunctions and Clause Structure

Read the statement below and determine the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:

'The northern region experienced heavy rainfall throughout the week, _______ the southern districts suffered from a prolonged drought.'

Which conjunction correctly joins these two contrasting independent clauses?

  1. whereasAnswer
  2. B
    because
  3. C
    in order that
  4. D
    consequently

Answer

The subordinating conjunction 'whereas' correctly completes the sentence by establishing a contrast between two simultaneous conditions.
The subordinating conjunction 'whereas' is used to connect two clauses that show a direct contrast between two facts or situations occurring at the same time.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the two clauses.
The first clause describes heavy rainfall while the second describes a prolonged drought, showing direct opposition/contrast.
Identifying the semantic relationship between clauses is necessary to select the appropriate conjunction category.
2
Select the conjunction that expresses contrast.
'Whereas' is a subordinating conjunction used to contrast two facts or statements.
Other options express cause ('because'), purpose ('in order that'), or result ('consequently'), which alter the intended logic.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Contrast
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Conjunctions and Clause Structure

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