Explanation:

- Sentence 1: Varun died. It was an accident.

- Phrase/Connector Options:

- As a consequence: This implies one thing is the result of another. Varun's death resulted from the accident.

- In contrast: This implies a contradiction or opposite statement, which doesn't fit here.

- As a result: This also implies one thing follows another, meaning the accident was the reason for Varun's death.

- Evaluation of Options:

- Option 1 (Both 1 and 3): Correct. Both "as a consequence" and "as a result" can be used to combine the sentences logically.

- Option 2 (Only 2): Incorrect. "In contrast" is not suitable.

- Option 3 (Both 1 and 2): Incorrect. "In contrast" doesn't fit.

- Option 4 (Only 3): Correct, but not the only correct one.

- Option 5 (Both 2 and 3): Incorrect. "In contrast" is wrong.