31. ______ you ask him, he will help you.
- D. Until
- B. If
- A. Unless
- C. Although
व्याख्या: '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.
व्याख्या: 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
व्याख्या: '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
व्याख्या: 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
व्याख्या: '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
व्याख्या: '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
व्याख्या: 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.
व्याख्या: 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.
व्याख्या: '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
व्याख्या: 'Otherwise' (or 'else') is used to state the consequence of not doing the action mentioned in the first clause.
