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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.