Which linking word best shows result? "The funds ran out; ----, the project was abandoned."
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. consequently
- Step 1: 'Consequently' shows that the abandonment was the result of the lack of funds. Answer: consequently. Why not the others: nevertheless, conversely and meanwhile don't fit.
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