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Parts of speech classify words according to their function as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Questions may test a word that changes class by context, such as a noun used as a verb or an adjective formed from a participle.

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  • A. in case it will be
  • B. if it will be
  • C. in case it is
  • D. if it is

Explanation: Correct: The term "in case" is used to express that something should be done if something else happens.

Correct answer: in case it is
  • A. when
  • B. as
  • C. so
  • D. until

Explanation: Correct: The term "when" is used to indicate a specific time or period.

Correct answer: when
  • A. Now that
  • B. After
  • C. Although
  • D. As soon as

Explanation: Correct: The term "now that" is used to express that something is the case because something else, which has just been mentioned, is the…

Correct answer: Now that
  • A. as
  • B. so
  • C. while
  • D. since

Explanation: Correct: The term "since" is used to indicate a point in time from which a process or state continues, which fits in this context.

Correct answer: since
  • A. Lest
  • B. Unless
  • C. If
  • D. Or else

Explanation: Correct: The term "unless" is used to indicate the only situation in which something will not occur, which fits in this context.

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

Explanation: Correct: The term "as" is used to indicate simultaneous events. In this context, it suggests that as he was about to fall asleep, the…

Correct answer: As
  • A. Wherever
  • B. When
  • C. Where
  • D. if

Explanation: Correct: The term "wherever" is used to indicate in all places or situations.

Correct answer: Wherever
  • A. because
  • B. so that
  • C. for
  • D. lest

Explanation: Correct: The term "so that" is used to express a purpose or reason. In this context, it suggests that the father locked the garage door so…

Correct answer: so that
  • A. until
  • B. that
  • C. Then
  • D. so

Explanation: Correct: The term "that" is used to introduce a clause expressing a result, purpose, or consequence.

Correct answer: that
  • A. but
  • B. while
  • C. if
  • D. or

Explanation: Correct: The term "but" is used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

Correct answer: but
  • A. either ... or
  • B. not only ... but also
  • C. quite ... and
  • D. neither ... nor

Explanation: Correct: The terms "not only" and "but also" are used to express two things that are true or that happen, the second being more surprising…

Correct answer: not only ... but also
  • A. so
  • B. yet
  • C. while
  • D. for

Explanation: Correct: The term "yet" is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction.

Correct answer: yet
  • A. And
  • B. But
  • C. As
  • D. If

Explanation: B is the correct choice because it contrasts the two clauses. The first clause, "I looked for my book", implies an action, and "but"…

Correct answer: But
  • A. For
  • B. So
  • C. Because
  • D. Yet

Explanation: The word "yet" indicates a contrast between the two clauses, showing that being honest doesn't necessarily lead to success.

Correct answer: Yet
  • A. And
  • B. After
  • C. That
  • D. Or

Explanation: The word "that" is a subordinating conjunction introducing the subordinate clause "he will back out of his commitment", which provides the…

Correct answer: That
  • A. Because
  • B. If
  • C. Until
  • D. As

Explanation: The word "as" indicates a parallel or simultaneous relationship between working harder and growing seniority, implying that the harder…

Correct answer: As
  • A. Before
  • B. That
  • C. Because
  • D. And

Explanation: The word "before" indicates a sequence of events: I will leave first, and then he will come.

Correct answer: Before
  • A. As long as
  • B. So long as
  • C. As soon as
  • D. Both a & b

Explanation: Both "as long as" and "so long as" indicate a condition that will continue for the duration of one's life.

Correct answer: Both a & b
  • A. Either, or
  • B. So, as
  • C. Both, also
  • D. Not only, but

Explanation: The correlative conjunction "either...or" indicates a choice between two alternatives.

Correct answer: Either, or
  • A. So
  • B. Because
  • C. And
  • D. But

Explanation: The word "because" indicates a cause-and-effect relationship, showing that the reason Ahmed didn't spend much money was that everything…

Correct answer: Because