"We waited for hours. _, the train never arrived."
Correct answer: A. Still
- A. Still
- B. Similarly
- C. Consequently
- D. As such
Explanation
The correct answer is Still because it indicates a contrast between the expectation of the train arriving and the reality of it not arriving. The other options do not convey the necessary contrast. 'Similarly' suggests comparison, 'Consequently' implies a cause-and-effect relationship, and 'As such' is used for drawing conclusions, none of which match the context of the sentence.
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