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2015 · Q20

From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (20).

EnglishFill in the Blanks
  1. ABut
  2. BYet
  3. CHence

Explanation

The blank introduces a conclusion drawn from the decision to provide vocational training. 'Hence' means 'for this reason' or 'therefore', marking a logical consequence. 'But' and 'yet' signal contrast, which does not fit a sentence that draws a conclusion from the preceding idea. Hence 'hence' is the correct choice, option (C).