Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He was late for the meeting _____ the traffic jam.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. because of.
Context: The sentence explains the reason why he was late for the meeting.
Meaning of the words:
because: introduces a full clause, e.g., “because he missed the bus.”
because of: introduces a cause expressed as a noun or noun phrase.
as a result: indicates a consequence, not a cause.
owing for: incorrect preposition usage.
Correct word: because of
Reason: The blank requires a preposition to connect the noun phrase “the traffic jam” as the cause of his being late. “Because of” correctly fulfills this grammatical requirement.
Final Sentence: He was late for the meeting because of the traffic jam.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.