_ he cannot turn up for the meeting tomorrow, he will send his personal secretary.
Correct answer: C. as
- A. for
- B. While
- C. as
- D. When
Explanation
Correct: The term "as" is used to express the reason or cause of something. In this context, it suggests that because he cannot turn up for the meeting tomorrow, he will send his personal secretary.
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