Shailesh Patel
Conjunction
And, as well as
Ram and Ramila ___ coming.
Ram as well as Ramila ____ coming.
Sit either quietly or go away.
Not only she cheated his friends but her
parents.
He is rich but he is not happy.
He is rich still he is not happy.
He is rich yet he is not happy.
He is rich nevertheless he is not happy.
While, whereas
Ram is active while Shyam is lazy.
Ram is active whereas Shyam is lazy.
However, As
______ rich he is, he is not happy.
Rich _____ he is, he is not happy.
Because, As, For, Since
Mahesh is not present in the class because he is
ill. (Main reason)
The days are long, for it is June. (Additional
information)
As I was tired, I didn’t go to the movie. (Reason
already known)
Since he is a liar, I do not trust him. (Reason
already known)
Such…as, such…that
He is such a fool ____ he doesn’t understand
anything.
I like citrus fruits such ____ oranges and
lemons.
He scolded me ____ he were my father.
(if, as if, so if, so)
As, Since
As I was ill, so I could not come.
Since he is a liar, so I do not trust him.
As….as, so…..as
He is as good as you.
He is not so good as you.
He is both intelligent and hardworking.
He is not only dishonest but also lazy.
Even though, Even if
She rejected the offer __________she was in
desperate need of money.
I will go __________you kill me.
Though he worked hard ______ he failed.
The party is between 8 p.m. _____ 9 p.m.
The party is from 8 p.m. _____ 9 p.m.
I have no other aim ______ to succeed in life.
Nothing else ______ arrogance ruined him.
He asked me ______ I was coming or not.
Too….to, so….. that
Manan is too tired to walk.
It is too hot to go out.
Too….to, so….. that
This problem is too complicated for anyone to solve
it.
This problem is too complicated to be solved by
anyone.
This problem is so complicated that no one can
solve it.
No sooner….. than
No sooner ____ I reached the station than the
train steamed off.
No sooner ____ the bell ring than the boys
ran out of their classes.
No sooner ____ he arrive than he begins to
work.
(do, does, did, had)
Scarcely/Hardly……before/when
Scarcely had he reached the school when it began to
rain.
Scarcely had he reached the school before it began to
rain.
Hardly had he reached the school when it began to
rain.
Hardly had he reached the school before it began to
rain.
Scarcely/Hardly……before/when
She had hardly recovered from fever when she was
attacked with cold.
She had hardly recovered from fever before she was
attacked with cold.
She had scarcely recovered from fever when she was
attacked with cold.
She had scarcely recovered from fever before she was
attacked with cold.
Barely……when
Barely had I entered the room when the
students stood up.
Doubt/doubtful…..if/whether
Doubt/doubtful…..that
She doubts ____________he will help her.
I have no doubt __________he will cheat me.
Until, Unless
Until the train gets the signal, it will not run.
Unless you work hard, you will not succeed.
Compound Conjunction
Ragini looks as if she were tired.
The notice was published in order that all might know the facts.
We eat so that we may live.
The farmers will sow the seeds as soon as it rains.
Sanjana can borrow the book provided that she returns it soon.
The teacher will forgive him on condition that he does not repeat
the offence.
I will you give you money on condition that you will not misuse it.
As, like
As + Subject + Verb
like + objective case/Noun
He is speaking ______ I speak.
He is speaking ______ me.
Though, Although, Even though
In spite of, Despite
Though, Although, Even though + Subject + Verb
In spite of, Despite + Noun/ (V1 +ing)
We had a great time ________ it rained.
We had a great time _________ the rain.
Although, however
_________ he is very tall, he still can’t reach the top shelf.
He is very tall, ________ he still can’t reach the top shelf.
When shall I phone you, morning or afternoon? ______ I’ll be in all
day. (HNGU- 2019)
(A) both (B) Either (C) Either of (D) Neither of
The sun was shining ____ a hot wind was blowing. (GAU-2019)
(A) and (B) but (C) yet (D) because
You will not be allowed to enter ____ you have an identity card.
(GAU-2019)
(A) whether (B) unless (C) if (D) in case
Find out the correct sentence.(Fisheries-2019)
(a)You will be suspended if you pay your fees.
(b)You will be suspended unless you don’t pay your fees.
(c)You will be suspended if you had paid your fees.
(d)You will be suspended unless you pay your fees.
The match had hardly started _____ it began to rain. (Instructor-
2019)
(A) as (B) when (C) since (D) that
Roshni suffers a lot ____ she always keeps a cheerful face. (BMC -
2019)
(A) but (B) so (C) because (D) unless
The house isn’t very nice. I like the garden ______. (HNGU- 2019)
(A) in spite of (B) despite (C) though (D) even
Which of the following is correct for the sentence: Jim is on holiday
and so is Carol. (HNGU- 2019)
(A) Both Jim and Carol are on holiday. (B) Either Jim or Carol
are on holiday.
(C) Neither Jim nor Carol are on holiday. (D) None of the above.
The word ‘and’ in the given sentence is a: Take this and give that.
(HNGU- 2019)
(A) Relative pronoun (B) Relative Adverb
(C) Conjunction (D) None of the above
Raju tries to behave ________ his father has taught him.
(DPSSC JC-2017)
(A) as if (B) both (C) as (D) like
Hemant tiptoed into the room ______ he should disturb the class.
(DPSSC JC-2017)
(A) lest (B) and (C) so that (D) therefore
________ sickness, she appeared at the examination. (GSSSB
Head Clerk-2017)
(A) Instead of (B) Inspite of (C) Due to (D) Because
of
Take care ________ you fall. (GSSSB Head Clerk-2017)
(A) lest (B) so that (C) and (D) though
____ his son got the job, he was pleased. (BMC - 2019)
(A) Through (B) For (C) As (D) So
Join the pair using a proper conjunction.
I Speak the truth, I am not afraid of it.( GSSSB Inspector-2017)
(a)I speak the truth to not afraid of it
(b)I speak the truth that I am not afraid of it
(c)I speak the truth which I am not afraid it
(d)I am not afraid of it because I speak the truth
She asked me ________ I could read Marathi. (JC-2017)
(A) if (B) unless (C) till (D) until
_________ many cooks spoil the food. (JC-2017)
(A) To (B) Two (C) Too (D) Through
Ravi didn’t _________play well ________ take any wicket.
(DPSSC JC-2017)
(A) neither, nor (B) so, that (C) both, and (D) either, or
This is a small ______ interesting story. (GPSC Class-1)
(A) and (B) or (C) but (D) if
As soon as we finished our work, the guests ________(Nayab
Chitnis-2017)
(A) will arrive (B) arrive (C) arrival (D) arrived
No sooner did we _______ the market, it _______ raining.
(Nayab Chitnis-2017)
(A) enter, started (B) went, start (C) go, start (D) entered,
start
He went to the dentist _______ he had a toothache. (PSI
English)
(A) during (B) which (C) because (D) on
He is friendly and that is _______ I like him. (PSI English)
(A) why (B) what (C) when (D) who
______ you swear to serve him faithfully, he will employ you.
(Talati-2017)
(A) Because (B) Since (C) That (D) Though
No sooner ________ call him than he shouted. (Junior
Clerk2015)
(A) am I (B) had I (C) did I (D) was I
We shall play cricket ________ it rains. (Junior Clerk2015)
(A) so (B) that (C) while (D) when
The patient is too weak _______(Junior Clerk2015)
(A) walks (B) to walk (C) walk (D) walked
Hardly had I got up _______ she came. (Junior Clerk2015)
(A) while (B) when (C) then (D) than
________did you stay in Ambaji? (Office Assistant-2015)
(A) However (B) How about (C) How many
(D) How long
________ hard he worked, he was a failure in everything.
(Talati-2017)
(A) What (B) However (C) As (D) Thought
Unless you work hard, you will not pass means: (HTAT-2015)
(a)If you do not work hard, he will not passed.
(b)If you do not work hard, you will not pass.
(c)If you do not work hard, you will pass.
(d)If you do work hard, you will not pass.
We go to school every day ________on Sunday. (Talati-2011)
(A) except (B) accept (C) then (D) than
An honest person will never cheat any-one, _________ he gets
a golden gift. (Talati-2011)
(A) even if (B) even though (C) even (D) because
No sooner did Eurydice step on the snake __________ it bit
her. (Office Assistant-2015)
(A) then (B) than (C) after (D) before
________ you work hard, you will lose. (Office Assistant-
2015)
(A)Unless (B) Useless (C) if (D) if not
None _______the fool can trust him. (PA-2013)
(A) all (B) that (C) which (D) but
People love him _____ he is helpful. (JC- 2017)
(A) because (B) if (C) still (D) only
_______ healthy he is, he could not run fast. (TET-II 2012)
(A) So (B) However (C) As (D)Though
Take the toy out of the box ____ you throw the box away.
(TET-II 2012)
(A) after (B) then (C) now (D) before
I’ am afraid I’ am not hungry. I’ve _________eaten lunch.
(TET-II 2015)
(A) since (B) yet (C)still (D) already
Gulabchand studied not only painting ________anatomy when he
was getting training to become an artist. (CO-2013)
(A) moreover (B) but also (C) as well (D) and
_______the coffee ________he began to feel drowsy. (MS-2014)
(A) No sooner had he drunk, than (B) No sooner had he drunk,
then
(C) No sooner had he drunk, when (D) No sooner he had drunk,
when
_________poor our maidservant is, she is honest. (CLT-2013)
(A) However (B) But(C) so (D) In spite of
The tea is ________hot for me to drink. (CLT-2013)
(A) much (B) enough (C) very (D) too
I shall visit ________Dubai or Singapore. (PA-2013)
(A) to (B) too (C) neither (D) either
It was late night ________Ramesh returned home. (JC-2013)
(A) when (B) where (C) why (D) however
Ritik Plays cricket ________he were Dhoni. (JC-2013)
(A) such (B) as if (C) like(D) as
Answer the correct simple sentence of the following compound
sentence.
“You must take your medicine, otherwise you cannot get well.” (OS-
2013)
(a)You get well early, you must take your medicines.
(b)You must take medicine to get well.
(c)You should take medicine to get cure.
(d)You must take medicine unless you are cure.
Blind Fish, which spend their whole lives in caves, have
_________eyes nor body pigments. (CO-2013)
(A) not any (B) nor (C) neither (D) without
Find out one correct sentence: (HTAT-2015)
(a)He is nor right or wrong.
(b)He is neither right nor wrong.
(c)He is neither right or wrong.
(d)He is either right nor wrong.
Scarcely _______the teacher _______when the students stood up.
(RT-2010)
(A) did, arrived (B) did, arrive (C) had, arrive (D) had,
arrived
________the sun rise than we started our journey. (TCM-2010)
(A) When (B) As soon as (C) No sooner did (D) Hardly
had
________Raju was playing, Manoj came. (JC-2013)
(A) What (B) When (C) Since (D) While
Make one sentence: (TET-II-2015)
My uncle does not take tea. My uncle does not take coffee.
(a)My uncle does not take either tea or coffee.
(b)My uncle takes neither tea nor coffee.
(c)My uncle does not take neither tea nor coffee.
(d)My uncle not take tea and coffee.
Atul was too fat to climb a tree – Remove “too” (HTAT-2015)
(a)Atul was so fat that he could not climb a tree.
(b)Atul was so fat that he cannot climb a tree.
(c)Atul was very fat to climb a tree.
(d)Atul was so fat to climb a tree.
The Himalaya trekking team waited ________the last trekker
arrived at the base camp. (P.S.I. - 2015)
(A) inspite of (B) although (C) of (D) until
The captain of the hockey broke his leg ________the final match.
(P.S.I. - 2015)
(A) on (B) upon (C) during (D) by
Work hard _______you will not get more marks. (MHW-2012)
(A) otherwise (B) or (C) since (D) but
I saw a green snake _______I was crossing the road. (MHW-
2012)
(A) till (B) while (C) until (D) when
The doctor was helpless _______the medicine did not work the
patient. (GMP-2011)
(A) till (B) because (C) and (D) behind
I will e-mail it to you ______I arrive. (JC - 2011)
(A) as soon as (B) until (C) as much as (D) while
It is supposed that ______Suresh ______Mahesh has committed the
crime. (MHW-2015)
(A) both, and (B) either, or (C) if, or (D) none
_______the teacher entered the class, student stopped talking.
(MHW-2015)
(A) none (B) As soon as (C) hardly…than (D) No
sooner than
As the train was delayed, they could catch it _______they were late.
(P.S.I. - 2015)
(A) in (B) in spite of (C) until (D) although
Inform me in advance _______you are unable to attend the meeting.
(P.S.I. - 2015)
(A) although(B) in case (C) until (D) during
The negative of: He is too dull to understand it. (JC - 2015)
(a)He in not too dull to understand it.
(b)He is so dull that he understands it.
(c)He is so dull that he cannot understand it.
(d)He is not too dull to understand it.
She did nothing _______ laugh. (JC - 2015)
(A) still (B) yet (C) or (D) but
The train had already gone ________ I reached the station. (JC -
2011).
(A) when (B) whenever (C) because (D) but
Scarcely had he reached the station _______ the train steamed
off. (Talati cum Mantri - 2014)
(A) then (B) When (C) than (D) while
No sooner did I open the door _______the cat ran away.
(Talati cum Mantri - 2014)
(A) as (B) when (C) than (D) so that
Walk fast_______ You will miss the bus.(Nayab chitins -
2015)
(A) otherwise (B) but (C) and (D) so
It was very cold _______all the windows were open. (Nayab
Chitnis - 2014)
(A) so (B) because (C) or (D) but
________ you are ill, I will act for you. (JC - 2015)
(A) Since (B) Because of (C) Owing to (D) Due to
_____ you are right, people will criticize you.
(a) If (b) Even if (c) so (d) If even
Walk fast lest you _____ miss the train.
(a) should (b) would (c) will(d) could
Popatlal is _____ active nor enthusiastic.
(a) either (b) not (c) neither (d) None
Speed thrills _____ kills.
(a) if (b) whether (c) but (d) or
My mother is so poor________. (Gram Panchayat - 2015)
(A) to send me to school (B) because she will not work
(C) to get medical help for my father (D) that she cannot
buy food for us
____ I was tired, I went to bed early. (Social Welfare-2018)
(a) As (b) So (c) Because (d) None
The basket was heavy ____ I could not lift it. (Conductor-
2018)
(a) so (b) as (c) because (d) that
The train is ____ at the station. (Civil-2018)
(a) yet (b) very (c) rather (d) still
____ she is feeble, she can’t wail. (Civil-2018)
(a) As (b) When (c) By (d) So
Make hay______ the Sun shines. (AA-2016)
(a) while (b) where (c) whyle (d) unless
Ahmedabad has better BRTS, _____ Delhi has an excellent
Metro. (CO-2013)
(a) and (b) but (c) or (d) although
Trust in God _____ do the right. (FE-2013)
(a) and (b) as well as (c) but (d) or
Take exercise regularly ____ you will become overweight.
(TAT-2013)
(a) therefore (b) so (c) otherwise (d) because
There was little hope of success, ____ they decide to perform
the operation. (Staff Nurse-2018)
(a) so (b) nevertheless (c) because (d) so that
I don’t know ____ he has gone. (Surveyor-2018)
(a) weather (b) whether (c) wheather (d) wether
The bag is ____ heavy that I can ____ carry it. (TET-2013)
(a) so, hardly (b) very, easily (c) too, not (d) extremely,
seldom
Grievances cannot be redressed ____ they are known. (PASA-
2014)
(a) unless (b) whether (c) then (d) if
Our hoard is little, ____ our hearts are great. (PASA-2014)
(a) and (b) but (c) despite of (d) as well as
No nation can be perfectly well governed ____ it is competent to
govern itself. (PASA-2014)
(a) till (b) than (c) whence (d) or
_____ we know where the shoe pinches, we cannot find remedy.
(JA-2014)
(a) Unless (b) Because (c) Since (d) If
Call me _____ you reach your office. (TCM-2015)
(a) as soon as (b) no sooner (c) hardly (d) quickly
Sit here ____ I come back. (HTAT-2013)
(a) when (b) unless (c) until (d) because
Nayana won’t marry ____ she finds someone rich and
handsome. (HTAT-2014)
(a) until (b) till (c) unless (d) if
He is brave _____ strong. (SR-2015)
(a) and (b) but (c) through (d) by
Her parents were ____ poor to send her to college. (SR-2013)
(a) much (b) too (c) that (d) while
No sooner ____ the sun rise _____ the fog disappeared.
(PGVCL-2015)
(a) as soon, as (b) hardly, when (c) did, than (d)
does, then
Hardly had he touched the screen of his mobile, ____ a FIFA
world cup Match appeared. (JA-2015)
(a) when (b) just (c) for (d) then
_____ it was too late, we decided to stay there only. (FHW-
2015)
(a) Why (b) As (c) But (d) So
A patient should eat nothing _____ light and simple. (FHW-
2015)
(a) that (b) which (c) but (d) only
Ramesh wanted to study _____ he had no money. (-201)
(a) because (b) but (c) hence (d) so
It was lightning _____ it did not rain. (JC-2016)
(a) however (b) because (c) and (d) although
“Chitra, go and buy some tomatoes ______ potatoes from the
market” said her mother. (JC-2016)
(a) more (b) for (c) with (d) and
I had to go out ______ of this rough weather. (SPIPA-2016)
(a) despite (b) in spite (c) although (d) even though
______ my opinion, you should take the advice of a surgeon. (TET-
2016)
(a) On account of (b) Instead of (c) Because of (d) According
to
He is ____ old to learn things. (PGVCL-2015)
(a) to (b) so (c) too (d) the
He is rich, _____ miserable. (SPIPA-2016)
(a) and (b) until (c) yet (d) so
She had changed so much that _____ anyone recognized her.
(UGVCL-2016)
(a) almost (b) hardly (c) not (d) nearly
You must get tickets in advance, _______ we won’t be able to
see that picture. (CT-2016)
(a) otherwise (b) besides (c) although (d) thou
You can borrow the book ______ you return it soon. (EP-
2016)
(a) so (b) or (c) through (d) provided that
______ Rita worked hard, she did not get good marks. (JC-
2016)
(a) However (b) Though (c) As (d) Even
You have to reach the station between _____. (JC-2016)
(a) 3 to5 (b) 3 and 5 (c) either 3 or5 (d) 3 or 5
I hope I will be able to come to the party, but I will let you
know __ I can’t. (DEE-2016)
(a) unless (b) when (c) if (d) since
It is raining today, ____ there are no buses and I can’t come to
school. (PGVCL-2016)
(a) because (b) but (c) whereas (d) so
____ she calls me, I feel very happy. (PGVCL-2016)
(a) Therefore (b) so that (c) whenever (d) whatever
He is ___ intelligent___ hardworking. (SPIPA-2016)
(a) not, not (b) a, and (c) neither, nor (d) the, and
I managed to get sleep ____ there was a lot of noise. (GIDC-
2016)
(a) although(b) inspite of (c) because (d) if
I shall punish you ____ you confess your fault. (BS-2016)
(a) if (b) whether (c) unless (d) but
_____ they entered the station, the train ____. (DAC-2017)
(a) Soon, go (b) As, go (c) No sooner, arrive (d)
As soon as, arrived
_____ soothing the lady, the policeman scolded her. (JC-2017)
(a) Inspite of (b) With a view to (c) As (d) Instead of
Neither a lender __ a borrower be. (GP-2016)
(a) or (b) nor (c) either (d) lest
I always visit Kankaria lake ____ I go to Ahmedabad. (TCM-2017)
(a) All of those (b) whenever (c) once (d) wherever
____ you _____ his advice, you could have won. (MS-2017)
(a) If, follow (b) Unless, follow (c) Had, followed (d) If,
not
_____ they left Nepal when the tremors rocked the country. (MS-
2017)
(a) Hardly had (b) While (c) No sooner (d) As soon as
I don’t have ___ much time for reading __ I would like to.
(UGVCL-2016)
(a) as, as (b) more, than (c) too, that (d) such, that
The cupboard was ___ big ___ fit through the door, so we had to
take it apart first. (DGVCL-2017)
(a) too, to (b) more, than (c) so, that (d) enough, to
None____ the brave deserve the fair. (DFS-2017)
(a) that (b) as (c) but (d) other
The items are on sale in the local store ___ not online. (CT-2017)
(a) but (b) and (c) though (d) or
Sarita didn’t know whether her bike would be fixed ____ she
would have to walk. (CT-2017)
(a) but (b) or (c) not (d) either
Our pain ____ pleasure ____ largely a creation _____ our mind.
(IOMV-2017)
(a) and, is, in (b) and, are, in (c) or, is, of (d) or, are, of
____ he spent ____ money on his car, he did not get it repaired
properly. (SW-2017)
(a) If, much (b) If, more (c) Though, much (d) Unless,
many
_____ he is poor, he is honest. (FHW-2017)
(a) If (b) Though (c) In spite of (d) AS
______ sickness, she appeared at the examination. (CSW-
2017)
(a) Instead of (b) In spite of (c) Due to (d) Because
of
We went early ____ to get good seat. (CSW-2017)
(a) owing (b) so as (c) but (d) due
______ he entered his home, he ____ a cry. (AAE-2017)
(a) If, hear (b) On, buy (c) No sooner, hard (d) As soon
as, heard
_____ you sow, ____ shall you reap. (AAE-2017)
(a) Many, much (b) As, so (c) Much, many (d)
So, as
_____ she was warned that it would rain, she went out without
umbrella. (TET-2017)
(a) Though (b) If (c) Unless (d) Whether
I will keep waiting _____ you come. (ASO-2017)
(a) unless (b) if (c) lest (d) until
____, he will occupy the chair. (ASO-2017)
(a) As soon as (b) Sooner did (c) Sooner or later
(d) latest
She is illiterate, she can ____ read ____ write. (ASO-2017)
(a) if, but (b) do, does (c) either, or (d) neither, nor
Raj’s arrest was ______ the death of the young man. (TCM-
2017)
(a) with a view to (b) according to (c) on account of
(d) due to
He is blind, he can see with ____ of his eyes. (SRC-2017)
(a) neither (b) either (c) both (d) any
Nayan could not read or write ______ he was ten year old.
(HTAT-2017)
(a) since (b) though (c) so (d) because
We started early _____ we might not miss the train. (TET-
2017)
(a) because (b) if (c) unless (d) so that
_____ crossing the road, I saw an accident. (TET-2017)
(a) While (b) When (c) After (d) As soon as
Your new mobile is amazing _____ I am sad it is already
broken. (PGVCL-2017)
(a) and (b) or (c) but (d) also
______ getting good marks, he worked very hard. (FHW-2015)
(a) Because of (b) Owing to
(c) With a view to (d) Up to
I read “The Times of India” daily _____ increasing my
knowledge of English. (JC-2016)
(a) in order to (b) with a view to
(c) owing to (d) due to
The teacher said “Learn to admit your mistakes _____ others
exaggerate them”. (EO-2017)
(a) before (b) after (c) while (d) where
Hardly had I reached the station ____ the train _____. (ASO-
2017)
(a) had, arrived (b) when, arrived (c) did, arrive (d)
do, arrive
I cannot leave _____ the job is finished. (LTI-2018)
(a) because (b) but (c) until (d) that
Three ____ four make seven. (FCI-2012)
(a) in (b) and (c) with (d) into
Mr. Baxi requested the bank manager _____ getting a loan for
a car. (TET-2013)
(a) in order to (b) with a view to (c) in order that
(d) because of
_____ his illness, he could not attend the meeting. (MPHW-
2014)
(a) Instead of (b) Despite of (c) Inspite (d) Owing to
Your success is always ______ your sincerity and hard work.
(DYAC-2014)
(a) inspite of (b) due to (c)because (d) instead of
________ he was reading, the bell rang. (Talati-2017)
(a) what (b) when (c) while (d) till
The tea is hot enough__________. (HTAT-2014)
(a) to be drunk (b) to drink (c) not to be drunk (d)
not be drunk
An honest person will never cheat anyone, _______ he gets a
golden gift. (Talati-2011)
(a) if (b) even though (c) even if (d) because
Tyrant ____ he is in his office, he is meek as a lamb before his
wife. (FO-2018)
(a) however (b) though (c) last (d) as
______ our time table, there are 46 periods in a week. (HC-2018)
(a) Instead of (b) According to (c) Inspite of (d)
Because off
He got good marks ___________. (Municipal Accountant-2013)
(a) so he did not work hard (b) though he did not work hard.
(c) because he did not work hard (d) but he did not work hard
The match had hardly started ___________ it began to rain.
(Municipal Accountant-2013)
(a) when (b) as (c) since (d) then
Your success is __________ your hard work. (Municipal
Accountant-2013)
(a) instead of (b) due to (c) at the top of (d) inspite of
He is_________ tired to walk. (Junior Clerk-2015)
(a) so (b) too (c) very (d) much
Don’t enter the room __________ it is cleaned. (Talati-2017)
(a) because (b) and (c) if (d) until
I do not know _________ he managed to get through. (Personal
Assistant-2013)
(a) how (b) why (c) as (d) whether
No sooner did chief guest finish talk __________ we clapped.
(Municipal Accountant-2013)
(a) when (b) then (c) at that time (d) than
She talks __________ she were mad.(Municipal Accountant-2013)
(a) like (b) as (c) that (d) as if
Spring is the season ___________ nature is the most beautiful.
(Municipal Accountant-2013)
(a) when (b) which (c) as (d) where
______ making sincere efforts, we cannot remove poverty.
(Municipal Accountant-2013)
(a) Because of (b) With a view to (c) Instead of
(d) Inspite of
I will not leave ________ I get an apology from you. (GPSC Class 1-2
Prelim-2014)
(a) so that (b) as long as (c) while(d) due to
Always enjoy the early hours of the day _______ they set the mood for the
rest of the day. (GPSC -2014)
(a) but (b) before (c) after (d) as
I want Mona to be in charge _________ I am on my holiday. (GPSC Class
1-2 Prelim-2014)
(a) so that (b) as if (c) while(d) when
Hardly had I entered the class ________ the teacher came in. (GPSC Class
1-2 Prelim-2014)
(a) while (b) than (c) then (d) when
Run fast_________ get your ticket. (Assistant Commissioner of labor-
2013)
(a) or (b) but (c) otherwise (d) and
The policeman asked _________I had seen the accident.
(Assistant Commissioner of labor-2013)
(a) whether (b) if where (c) that if (d) that when
I am _______ tired to go in the party. (TET-2012)
(a) too (b) to (c) tow (d) two
___________ I was doing my work, my friend came to my
house. (Talati-2010)
(a) As much as (b) While (c) As soon as (d) Until
___________ I was in Ahmedabad I made a lot of friends.
(Talati-2011)
(a) With (b) While (c) for (d) During
No sooner did Euridice step on the snake __________ it bit
her. (Office Assistant-2014)
(a) then (b) than (c) after (d) before
___________ the sun rise than we started our journey. (Revenue
Talati-2014)
(a) No sooner did (b) Hardly had (c) When (d) As soon as
I shall visit __________ Dubai or Singapore. (Personal Assistant-
2013)
(a) to (b) too (c) neither (d) either
The period between 1980 to 1990 was very
significant in my life.
No sooner had the hockey match started when it
began to rain.
She is very beautiful but intelligent.
Your success in the IAS examinations depends not
only on what papers you have selected but in how
you have written them.
No sooner had he arrived then he was asked to leave
again.
Scarcely had I arrived than he was asked to leave
again.
Unless you do not give the keys of the safe you will
be shot.
None of the diplomats at the conference was able
either to comprehend or solve the problem.
I have found that he is neither willing or capable.
We are extremely pleased for excited as well to invite
you to attend the meeting.
When her son got a job then she was very happy.
Bread and butter is all we want.
The cost of the new machines is likely to be so high as ten
times the existing ones.
He walked as faster as he could so that he would not miss the
train to work.
She was running a very high fever and thus her mother took
her to the doctor.
Unless you will work hard, you cannot pass.
Keep him at an arm’s length lest you may not repent in the
long run.
The briefing will be held between 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
