Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction or preposition from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

The report caused a massive uproar, ________ stalled the Parliament, forcing the government to promise the following day that it would make a statement after ascertaining the facts of the case.

  1. and

  2. whereas

  3. because

  4. for

  5. but
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The conjunction and indicates an additional thing, situation or fact. The report caused a massive uproar, in addition to which it stalled the parliament.

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