Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. _______ the number of…
2024
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
_______ the number of fish decline, there will be fewer opportunities to go fishing in the lake.
Answer: B. As — Answer: As Explanation: 'As' is used here with the meaning 'because' to introduce the reason for the result. Correct sentence (with correct verb agreement):…
- A.
Because
- B.
As
- C.
Although
- D.
Yet
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Correct answer: B
Answer: As
Explanation: 'As' is used here with the meaning 'because' to introduce the reason for the result.
Correct sentence (with correct verb agreement): As the number of fish declines, there will be fewer opportunities to go fishing in the lake.
Why 'Because' is not chosen: 'Because' can also introduce the reason, but ensure correct verb agreement ('declines'). 'As' is equally appropriate and reads smoothly in this sentence.
Why 'Although' is wrong: 'Although' introduces contrast, which would suggest an unexpected result despite the decline; that does not match the intended causal meaning here.
Why 'Yet' is wrong: 'Yet' signals contrast or surprise and does not properly introduce the subordinate cause clause needed to link the decline in fish to fewer fishing opportunities.
Key grammar point: ensure subject-verb agreement—use 'declines' after 'the number of fish'.