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English grammar covers how words, phrases and clauses combine to form correct sentences. It includes tenses, parts of speech, prepositions, articles, voice, reported speech, agreement, infinitives, gerunds, adverb position, transitions, punctuation, sentence structure and inversion, with special attention to distinctions such as phrases versus clauses and active versus passive voice.

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  • A. so that
  • B. or else
  • C. and
  • D. unless

Explanation: Correct: The term "so that" is appropriate as it introduces a purpose or aim.

Correct answer: so that
  • A. despite
  • B. although
  • C. until
  • D. or else

Explanation: Correct: The term "despite" is appropriate as it introduces a contradiction.

Correct answer: despite
  • A. because
  • B. despite
  • C. unless
  • D. until

Explanation: Correct: The term "until" is appropriate as it refers to up to (the point in time or the event mentioned).

Correct answer: until
  • A. Unless
  • B. So that
  • C. Since
  • D. Until

Explanation: Correct: The term "since" is appropriate as it introduces a reason or cause.

Correct answer: Since
  • A. unless
  • B. In order to
  • C. although
  • D. as

Explanation: Correct: The term "in order to" is appropriate as it introduces a purpose or aim.

Correct answer: In order to
  • A. even though
  • B. despite
  • C. if
  • D. since

Explanation: Correct: The term "if" is appropriate as it introduces a condition. In this context, it suggests that they would have won the race if Max…

Correct answer: if
  • A. until
  • B. but
  • C. so that
  • D. in order to

Explanation: Correct: The term "until" is appropriate as it refers to up to (the point in time or the event mentioned).

Correct answer: until
  • A. and
  • B. yet
  • C. but
  • D. for

Explanation: Correct: The term "yet" is appropriate as it introduces a contrast or contradiction.

Correct answer: yet
  • 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.

Correct answer: not only ... but also
  • 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.

Correct answer: While
  • A. or
  • B. instead of
  • C. nor
  • D. and

Explanation: Correct: The term "instead of" is appropriate as it introduces a substitution.

Correct answer: instead of
  • A. Consequently
  • B. In my opinion
  • C. Unless
  • D. but

Explanation: Correct: The term "consequently" is appropriate as it introduces a result or effect.

Correct answer: Consequently
  • A. for
  • B. Although
  • C. Since
  • D. While

Explanation: Correct: The term "since" is appropriate as it introduces a reason or cause.

Correct answer: Since
  • 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.

Correct answer: Neither ... nor
  • 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…

Correct answer: neither
  • A. In addition
  • B. As a result
  • C. Consequently
  • D. but

Explanation: Correct: The term "in addition" is appropriate as it introduces an addition.

Correct answer: In addition
  • 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.

Correct answer: neither ... nor
  • A. ansd
  • B. as
  • C. as if
  • D. like

Explanation: Correct: The term "as" is used to compare two things of equal degree. In this context, it suggests that the boy's father's car is exactly…

Correct answer: as
  • A. as
  • B. and
  • C. like
  • D. but

Explanation: Correct: The term "as" is used to compare two things of equal degree. In this context, it suggests that the Ferrari F50 is as fast as a…

Correct answer: as
  • A. for
  • B. While
  • C. as
  • D. When

Explanation: Correct: The term "as" is used to express the reason or cause of something.

Correct answer: as