All Free English MCQs with Answers

5221. I understand your problem, _ I'm sorry I cannot help you in any way.

• A. and
• B. yet
• C. but
• D. for

Explanation: Correct: The term "yet" is appropriate as it introduces a contrast or contradiction. In this context, it suggests that the speaker understands the problem, yet they cannot help in any way.

5222. He is _ forgetful _ he just doesn't bother to complete the work.

• A. neither ... nor
• B. both ... and
• C. either ... or
• D. not only ... but also

Explanation: Correct: The term "not only ... but also" is appropriate as it introduces two elements, both of which are true. In this context, it suggests that he is not only forgetful but also just doesn't bother to complete the work.

5223. _ Bent was preparing for her O level examination, her sister was studying for her A level examination.

• A. While
• B. yet
• C. Consequently
• D. As a result

Explanation: Correct: The term "while" is appropriate as it introduces two events happening at the same time. In this context, it suggests that Bent was preparing for her O level examination while her sister was studying for her A level examination.

5224. Laila read a magazine _ doing her homework.

• A. or
• B. instead of
• C. nor
• D. and

Explanation: Correct: The term "instead of" is appropriate as it introduces a substitution. In this context, it suggests that Laila read a magazine instead of doing her homework.

5225. He did not do any exercise at all. _ he grew fat.

• A. Consequently
• B. In my opinion
• C. Unless
• D. but

Explanation: Correct: The term "consequently" is appropriate as it introduces a result or effect. In this context, it suggests that he did not do any exercise at all, and consequently, he grew fat.

5226. _ Ferdinand doesn't want to act in the play, Ellen will replace him.

• A. for
• B. Although
• C. Since
• D. While

Explanation: Correct: The term "since" is appropriate as it introduces a reason or cause. In this context, it suggests that since Ferdinand doesn't want to act in the play, Ellen will replace him.

5227. _ Helen _ Susan was caught in the traffic jam last night.

• A. Neither ... or
• B. Not only ... but also
• C. Neither ... nor
• D. Either ... nor

Explanation: Correct: The term "neither ... nor" is appropriate as it introduces two elements, neither of which is true. In this context, it suggests that neither Helen nor Susan was caught in the traffic jam last night.

5228. They didn't do their homework _ did they read their books.

• A. either
• B. neither
• C. and
• D. but

Explanation: The correlative for joining two negative clauses is 'neither ... nor'. As the first clause is negative, the connector is 'neither': "They didn't do their homework, neither did they read their books."

5229. He is a good student. _ he is also a good athlete.

• A. In addition
• B. As a result
• C. Consequently
• D. but

Explanation: Correct: The term "in addition" is appropriate as it introduces an addition. In this context, it suggests that he is a good student, and in addition, he is also a good athlete.

5230. "Would you marry a man who has _ fame _ money ?"

• A. either ... or
• B. neither ... nor
• C. either ... nor
• D. neither ... or

Explanation: Correct: The term "neither ... nor" is appropriate as it introduces two elements, neither of which is true. In this context, it suggests that the man has neither fame nor money.