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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.

Anaturally

Baccordingly

Cgenuinely

Dsuperficially

Answer:

B. accordingly

Read Explanation:

• * 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.

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(D) No error.

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