Events

1. Attendance at the evening class dropped sharply in one week.
2. Road repairs caused long traffic delays near the training center that week.

Question

What is the most reasonable conclusion?

Answer

Event 2 is a plausible contributing cause of event 1.

Explanation

1. Long delays can make it difficult for learners to reach an evening class on time.
2. The timing supports a possible relationship.
3. Other reasons may also explain lower attendance, so the cause should not be treated as certain.