My car broke down and _____ I was late for the appointment.(cons

My car broke down and _____ I was late for the appointment.(consequent)
【正确答案】：consequently
【题目解析】：由题意知，本空应该是做状语，表示结果,副词可作状语，故将consequent加后缀-ly变为副词：consequently。答案为consequently。