Complete each of the following sentences with a word derived from the one given in the bracket.
My car broke down and （ ）I was late for the appointment. (consequent)
【正确答案】：CONSEQUENTLY
【题目解析】：
空格前后为and连接的两个完整的句子，故用consequent的副词形式consequently“因此”。句意：我的车坏了，因此约会迟到了。