Neither of them were invited.
Correct answer: A. as he is ill, he cannot come
- A. as he is ill, he cannot come
- B. (B) as he is ill, then he cannot come
- C. (C) as he is ill, therefore he cannot come
- D. (D) as he is ill, so therefore he cannot come
Explanation
Option (A) provides a clear and grammatically correct construction to express the reason for the person not being able to come. The use of "as" effectively introduces the reason clause, and the subsequent clause is a complete and concise expression of the consequence.
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