Questions: The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. of the canal construction, the land was dry enough to create sidewalks of stone so that pedestrians could travel. A. Unlike B. Likewise C. As a result D. Therefore

The answer is C. As a result

"Unlike" is used to show contrast between two things. It does not fit the context of the sentence, which is explaining a consequence or result of the canal construction.

"Likewise" is used to indicate similarity or agreement with a previous statement. It does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about the result of an action.

"As a result" is used to indicate a consequence or outcome of a preceding action. In this sentence, it correctly indicates that the canal construction led to the land being dry enough to create sidewalks.

"Therefore" is also used to indicate a conclusion or result. While it could fit the context, "as a result" is more directly tied to the cause-and-effect relationship described in the sentence.