Question

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The company experienced a significant drop in sales; consequently, it had to lay off several employees.

• A. naturally
• B. accordingly
• C. genuinely
• D. superficially

Answer 1

Answer:

B. accordingly

• * Consequently means "as a result." • Accordingly also means "in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances" or "therefore." • Naturally implies it was expected; Genuinely means truly; Superficially means on the surface only.