Choose the correct set of options to fill in the blanks:
1. ________ Jamie ______ Amy wants to go to a music concert with their parents. They both want to stay back with their friends instead.
a) Either, or
b) Neither, nor
c) Both, and
d) Hardly, when
Answer: b)
2. Both Laurel ______ Hardy were excellent comedians of their times.
a) but
b) and
c) when
d) than
Answer: b)
3. __________ the temperature is favourable today ______ suitable for Kayaking.
a) Both, and
b) Hardly, when
c) Not only, but also
d) Either, or
Answer: c)
4. Majenta is Shelly’s favourite colour, _______ Olly prefers azure.
a) while
b) because
c) and
d) since
Answer: a)
5. Drones were originally developed for the military ______ aerospace industries, ________ they made their way into the mainstream due to the safety they provide.
a) and, whereas
b) but, since
c) Both, but
d) and, however
Answer: d)
6. ________ Drones are being used for fun by hobbyists, _______ they serve as an essential tool for photographers these days.
a) Though, yet
b) While, but
c) Since, as
d) And, but
Answer: a)
7. Drunk driving, reckless driving __________ speeding all come under the list of traffic offences in Australia.
a) but
b) while
c) since
d) and
Answer: d)
8. To give each tourist one of a kind vacation, Llangrannog Beach offers watersports, comprised of surfing ________ wind sailing here due to the fresh winds in the area ______ the slipway.
a) and, and
b) and, but
c) but, and
d) since, because
Answer: a)
9. Yorkshire pudding is a baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour ______ milk _____ water.
a) or, and
b) and, and
c) and, or
d) or, or
Answer: c)
10. The sales team used customer preferences _______ insights to create a custom-tailored experience for the prospective customer.
a) and
b) but
c) since
d) because
Answer: a)
11. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:
The workers in our factory relax between 3.00 pm _____ 4.00 pm. (CREST 2022-23)
a) and
b) to
c) upto
d) till
Answer: a)
12. Jack can't join the team ___________ he practices daily.
a) and
b) if
c) unless
d) though
Answer: c)
13. _______ he had prepared thoroughly _____ he still felt nervous before the exam.
a) Although, but
b) Because, if
c) So, although
d) If, and
Answer: a)
14. You need to submit your assignment on time, _______ you will lose marks.
a) and
b) or
c) so
d) because
Answer: b)
15. I’ll call you _______ I get home from a meeting.
a) although
b) or
c) as soon as
d) but
Answer: c)
16. Shelly was very tired, _______ she continued to work late into the night.
a) because
b) and
c) or
d) yet
Answer: d)
17. The team practised every day _______ they could improve their skills.
a) because
b) but
c) so
d) or
Answer: c)
18. We decided to go hiking, _______ the weather forecast predicted rain.
a) and
b) but
c) since
d) although
Answer: d)
19. The teacher postponed the test _______ many students were absent.
a) but
b) because
c) although
d) so
Answer: b)
20. Alice wanted to attend the event, _______ she had a prior commitment that she couldn't cancel.
a) so
b) or
c) but
d) because
Answer: c)
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