Grammar Quiz No.124

N2Conjunctionsところが

晴れると思っていた。___、急に大雨が降ってきた。

Q. Which connective introduces the unexpected turn?

Translation

I thought it would be sunny. But then, it suddenly started pouring.

Explanation

ところが introduces a development contrary to expectation. そこで means 'so/thereupon' (expected consequence), and 要するに summarizes.