Hawthorne had not (196) this sudden dismissal. He (197) thought they would scold him as usual, (198) nowhe had no job. What (199) he tell Sophia ? Sophia (200) Hawthorne's wife. He had not told her (201) about his troubles (202) the office. How was he going to support her (203) himself from now on ? He walked home slowly. (204) his wife saw him, he (205) miserable.
Fill the blank no. 198 with the given words.

Options

A. a) and
B. b) because
C. c) but
D. d) since

Answer

C

Explanation

but (Conj.)