It was a direct consequence of his failure?

[Uja]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Verbal Communication Skills", question 4

It was easy to realise why the machine had stopped working since it was a direct ......... of his failure to maintain it.

(a) complement
(b) concern
(c) consequence
(d) conviction

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Verbal Communication Skills", answer 4

It was easy to realise why the machine had stopped working since it was a direct consequence of his failure to maintain it.

Correct answer: (c) consequence
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Is consequence the right option?

[Alan]

Hi,

Yes, it is.

Alan
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