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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. Thereby
- B. Therefore
- C. Because
- D. Since
Explanation: "Thereby" means "as a result of that," correctly linking the ideas.
Correct answer: Thereby- A. Or
- B. But
- C. And
- D. Then
Explanation: The correct answer is C. And.The sentence should read: "The old man is extremely kind and generous."is the correct choice because it…
Correct answer: And- A. But
- B. Or
- C. And
- D. As
Explanation: The sentence should read: "These shoes are old but comfortable."But" (option A) is the correct choice because it contrasts the two…
Correct answer: But- A. So
- B. Yet
- C. And
- D. For
Explanation: The correct answer is B. Yet.The sentence should read: "He did not study, yet he passed the exam."The word "yet" indicates a contrast…
Correct answer: Yet- A. But
- B. So
- C. Provided
- D. Whenever
Explanation: The correct answer is B. So.The sentence should read: "He was tired, so he went to bed."The word "so" indicates a consequence or result…
Correct answer: So- A. When
- B. While
- C. In case
- D. If
Explanation: The correct answer is B. While.The sentence should read: "We saw several plays while we were in New York."The word "while" indicates the…
Correct answer: While- A. After
- B. Because
- C. For
- D. Although
Explanation: The sentence should read: "After she graduates, she will get a job."The word "after" indicates a sequence of events: first, she graduates…
Correct answer: After- A. By
- B. As soon as
- C. But
- D. That
Explanation: The correct answer is B..The sentence should read: "We will go as soon as it stops raining."The phrase "as soon as" indicates a…
Correct answer: As soon as- A. Till
- B. Whenever
- C. As soon as
- D. And
Explanation: The correct answer is A. Till. The sentence should read: "We stayed there till we finished our work."The word "till" indicates a duration…
Correct answer: Till- A. Until
- B. Every time
- C. While
- D. After
Explanation: The correct answer is C. While. The sentence should read: "While I was walking home, it began to snow."The word "while" indicates a…
Correct answer: While- A. As long as
- B. So long as
- C. As soon as
- D. Both a & b
Explanation: The correct answer is D. Both a & b.The sentence should read: "I will never speak to them again as long as I live" or "I will never speak…
Correct answer: Both a & b- A. Will start
- B. Won't start
- C. Don't start
- D. Start
- E. Starting
Explanation: The correct answer is D. Start.The sentence should read: "Unless you start early, you will miss the train."The word "unless" indicates a…
Correct answer: Start- A. Either, or
- B. So, as
- C. Both, also
- D. Not only, but
- E. But, yet
Explanation: The correct answer is A. Either, or. The sentence should read: "You can either drive your car to the grocery store or ride your bike."The…
Correct answer: Either, or- A. Zara tried to read a novel in French, but it was too difficult.
- B. Zara tried to read a novel in French, so it was too difficult.
- C. Zara tried to read a novel in French, or it was too difficult.
- D. Zara tried to read a novel in French, and it was too difficult.
Explanation: Zara tried to read a novel in French, but it was too difficult. The word "but" indicates a contrast or an unexpected result, which fits…
Correct answer: Zara tried to read a novel in French, but it was too difficult.- A. I bought a bottle of milk rose, so we drank it together.
- B. I bought a bottle of milk rose, or we drank it together.
- C. I bought a bottle of milk rose, and we drank it together.
- D. I bought a bottle of milk rose, nor we drank it together
Explanation: The correct answer is C. I bought a bottle of milk rose, and we drank it together.The word "and" indicates an addition or a continuation…
Correct answer: I bought a bottle of milk rose, and we drank it together.- A. I went to buy a Rolhing Stones CD, but the shop didn't have it.
- B. I went to buy a Rolhing Stones CD, so the shop didn't have it.
- C. I went to buy a Rolhing Stones CD, for the shop didn't have it.
- D. I went to buy a Rolhing Stones CD, that the shop didn't have it.
Explanation: The correct answer is A. I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD, but the shop didn't have it.The word "but" indicates a contrast or an…
Correct answer: I went to buy a Rolhing Stones CD, but the shop didn't have it.- A. Both, and
- B. Either, or
- C. Both, as well as
- D. Not only, but
- E. Whether, and
Explanation: The correct answer is D. Not only, but.The sentence should read: "I found not only my homework but also my textbook on the kitchen…
Correct answer: Not only, but- A. Because
- B. So
- C. And
- D. As
- E. Or
Explanation: The correct answer is A. Because.The sentence should read: "I was late for work this morning because I overslept."The word "because"…
Correct answer: Because- A. So
- B. Because
- C. And
- D. But
- E. That
Explanation: The correct answer is B. Because.The sentence should read: "Ahmed didn't spend much money because everything was on sale."The word…
Correct answer: Because- A. And
- B. So
- C. But
- D. As
- E. Because
Explanation: The correct answer is C. But.The sentence should read: "I normally like to run, but today I am walking."The word "but" indicates a…
Correct answer: But