26. He was punished ______ he was guilty.
- A. so
- C. because
- D. but
- B. although
Answer: 'Because' is a subordinating conjunction used to state the reason for the action in the main clause.
27. It was ______ a beautiful painting that I decided to buy it.
- B. very
- A. so
- D. too
- C. such
Answer: The correlative pair 'such...that' is used to express cause and effect. 'Such' is used before a noun phrase (a beautiful painting).
28. I have no other aim ______ to succeed in life.
- A. but
- D. and
- B. than
- C. then
Answer: The word 'other' is followed by 'than' when making a comparison or exclusion.
29. We eat ______ we may live.
- A. because
- B. since
- D. and
- C. so that
Answer: 'So that' is a conjunction of purpose. It explains the reason or purpose for the action in the main clause.
30. He lost his balance ______ fell off the bicycle.
- D. or
- C. so
- B. but
- A. and
Answer: 'And' is used to connect two clauses that are sequentially and closely related. Falling off the bicycle is a direct consequence of losing balance.
31. ______ you ask him, he will help you.
- D. Until
- B. If
- A. Unless
- C. Although
Answer: 'If' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a conditional clause. The main clause is dependent on the condition being met.
32. I am doubtful ______ he will pay back the loan.
- C. and
- A. that
- D. but
- B. if
Answer: In an affirmative sentence, the words 'doubt' or 'doubtful' are followed by 'if' or 'whether'.
33. He will not come ______ he is invited.
- D. though
- B. unless
- C. because
- A. if
Answer: 'Unless' means 'except if'. The sentence means he will not come except if he is invited.
34. The reason why he failed is ______ he did not study.
- D. so
- C. that
- A. because
- B. due to
Answer: The phrase 'The reason why...' should be followed by 'that', not 'because'. Using 'because' would be redundant.
35. He talks ______ he knows everything.
- D. so
- A. as though
- B. like
- C. that
Answer: 'As though' (or 'as if') is used to describe how a situation appears to be, often in a way that is not true (subjunctive mood).
36. The train was delayed, ______ we reached late.
- C. consequently
- D. because
- A. although
- B. but
Answer: 'Consequently' is a conjunctive adverb used to show that the second clause is a result or effect of the first.
37. She is ______ honest that she cannot tell a lie.
- B. so
- C. very
- A. such
- D. too
Answer: The structure 'so + adjective + that' is used to express a cause and its result. Her honesty is the cause, and her inability to lie is the result.
38. You must either obey my orders ______ quit.
- D. or
- C. else
- B. and
- A. nor
Answer: The correlative conjunction 'either' is always paired with 'or' to present two alternative choices.
39. I am not sure ______ I can finish this work today.
- C. if
- A. that
- D. for
- B. as
Answer: 'If' (or 'whether') is used after expressions of doubt or uncertainty like 'I am not sure'.
40. Give me something to drink, ______ I shall die of thirst.
- B. and
- A. otherwise
- C. but
- D. so
Answer: 'Otherwise' (or 'else') is used to state the consequence of not doing the action mentioned in the first clause.
41. He is poor, ______ he is generous.
- D. for
- A. so
- C. and
- B. yet
Answer: 'Yet' is a coordinating conjunction used to show a contrast that is surprising, similar to 'but'.
42. The box was heavy, ______ he could not lift it.
- D. so
- A. because
- C. and
- B. but
Answer: 'So' is used to indicate a result or consequence. Because the box was heavy, the result was that he could not lift it.
43. We were all happy, ______ it was the last day of our exams.
- D. yet
- A. for
- C. so
- B. but
Answer: The coordinating conjunction 'for' is used to mean 'because' and introduces the reason for the previous statement.
44. He is both a scholar ______ a writer.
- D. also
- C. as well as
- A. or
- B. and
Answer: The correlative conjunction 'both' is always correctly paired with 'and'.
45. Such was his behaviour ______ everyone disliked him.
- C. that
- B. as
- D. when
- A. so
Answer: The correlative pair 'such...that' is used to indicate a cause and effect. His behavior was the cause, and being disliked was the effect.
46. This is the place ______ the accident happened.
- D. that
- C. when
- B. where
- A. which
Answer: 'Where' is a subordinating conjunction (or relative adverb) used to introduce a clause that modifies a place.
47. He will not pay ______ he is compelled.
- D. when
- C. that
- A. if
- B. unless
Answer: 'Unless' introduces a condition for the main action not happening. It means 'if he is not compelled'.
48. He deserved to succeed, ______ he failed.
- D. yet
- A. for
- C. and
- B. so
Answer: 'Yet' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. Deserving to succeed is contrasted with the actual outcome of failing.
49. I will go to Delhi ______ by train or by bus.
- A. neither
- B. whether
- D. both
- C. either
Answer: The correlative conjunction 'either...or' is used to express a choice between two possibilities.
50. He speaks English ______ he is an Englishman.
- C. as though
- B. as
- D. such as
- A. like
Answer: 'As though' (or 'as if') is used to introduce a clause that expresses an unreal or hypothetical situation. He is not actually an Englishman.
