Free Transitional Devices MCQs with Answers

11. I will have to study very hard, _____ I can pass the exam.

• A. such
• B. therefore
• C. in order
• D. so that

Explanation: “So that” introduces the purpose of studying hard: passing the exam. “Therefore” expresses a result and does not fit naturally before the clause “I can pass.”

12. She is looking for an accommodation __________ in flat or shared house.

• A. both
• B. until
• C. neither
• D. either

Explanation: Either is paired with or to present two alternatives: either in a flat or in a shared house. Both would require and, while neither would require nor.

13. I will play cricket and ______ I will have lunch.

• A. immediately
• B. straight away
• C. so
• D. then

Explanation: Then shows the sequence of events: the speaker will play cricket first and have lunch afterward. Immediately and straight away mean without delay, not simply later in a sequence.

14. I was studying English _______ my brother was watching a drama.

• A. When
• B. although
• C. While
• D. because

Explanation: “While” links two actions happening at the same time: studying and watching. “Although” shows contrast, whereas “when” is less suitable for the two simultaneous ongoing actions here.

15. _________she is clever, she often makes mistakes.

• A. Despite
• B. Since
• C. Although
• D. Yet

Explanation: “Although” introduces a contrast between being clever and making mistakes. “Despite” must be followed by a noun or gerund, not a complete clause beginning with “she.”