1. He worked hard ______ he failed.
A. and
B. but
C. because
D. therefore
Answer: B
Explanation: Contrast → though he worked hard, he still failed.
2. She is very honest ______ everyone trusts her.
A. but
B. so
C. although
D. because
Answer: D
Explanation: Cause–effect: she is honest → everyone trusts her.
3. He was tired ______ he continued working.
A. because
B. therefore
C. yet
D. so
Answer: C
Explanation: Yet indicates contrast — he was tired but continued.
4. She is not only intelligent ______ hardworking.
A. but also
B. and
C. as well
D. still
Answer: A
Explanation: Correct correlative pair → not only … but also.
5. He ran fast ______ he missed the bus.
A. and
B. but
C. although
D. still
Answer: B
Explanation: But introduces contrast; running fast still failed.
6. We must hurry ______ we will miss the train.
A. or
B. and
C. because
D. though
Answer: A
Explanation: Conditional relation → if not hurry, result = miss train.
7. She is poor ______ she is happy.
A. therefore
B. so
C. yet
D. because
Answer: C
Explanation: Contrast: poor but content.
8. He is too weak ______ lift this box.
A. to
B. that
C. so
D. and
Answer: A
Explanation: Too … to is correct structure expressing inability.
9. She did not come ______ she was ill.
A. because
B. although
C. so
D. yet
Answer: A
Explanation: Reason – she didn’t come because she was ill.
10. The box is ______ heavy to carry.
A. very
B. so
C. too
D. quite
Answer: C
Explanation: Too + adjective + to + verb structure expresses excess.
11. The baby cried ______ the loud noise.
A. because
B. due to
C. so
D. although
Answer: B
Explanation: Cause: due to expresses reason.
12. You will succeed ______ you work hard.
A. unless
B. if
C. though
D. but
Answer: B
Explanation: Condition → success if hard work.
13. I cannot go out ______ it rains.
A. if
B. unless
C. though
D. because
Answer: A
Explanation: Conditional sentence.
14. He is slow ______ he is steady.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. still
Answer: A
Explanation: Both qualities true → connected with and.
15. ______ he was late, he was allowed to enter.
A. If
B. Although
C. Because
D. Since
Answer: B
Explanation: Contrast: despite being late, he was allowed.
16. She cannot sing, ______ can she dance.
A. or
B. neither
C. nor
D. but
Answer: C
Explanation: Nor follows negative statement.
17. He did not come ______ he was invited.
A. even though
B. because
C. therefore
D. so
Answer: A
Explanation: Contrast: invited → still didn’t come.
18. He has worked hard ______ he deserves success.
A. so
B. because
C. therefore
D. yet
Answer: C
Explanation: Cause–result: hard work → success.
19. He walks slowly ______ he is old.
A. because
B. although
C. and
D. but
Answer: A
Explanation: Reason clause.
20. She is taller ______ her sister.
A. from
B. than
C. to
D. over
Answer: B
Explanation: Comparative structure → taller than.
21. He did not go to school ______ his illness.
A. because
B. on account of
C. for
D. though
Answer: B
Explanation: On account of = due to; introduces cause.
22. ______ he tried hard, he could not win.
A. Because
B. Although
C. Since
D. As
Answer: B
Explanation: Concession – despite effort, failure.
23. You can take this book ______ you return it soon.
A. if
B. because
C. as
D. so
Answer: A
Explanation: Conditional permission – if you return.
24. ______ of his old age, he cannot travel.
A. Because
B. On account
C. Because of
D. As
Answer: C
Explanation: Correct phrase: because of + noun.
25. He is very kind ______ everyone likes him.
A. so
B. therefore
C. because
D. that
Answer: A
Explanation: Cause and result: kindness → people like him.
26. He worked hard, ______ he failed the exam.
A. and
B. therefore
C. but
D. as
Answer: C
Explanation: Contrast – he worked hard but failed.
27. The patient will recover soon ______ he takes the medicine regularly.
A. unless
B. if
C. though
D. since
Answer: B
Explanation: Conditional clause – recovery depends on if he takes medicine.
28. ______ he was tired, he finished the assignment.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Since
D. Therefore
Answer: A
Explanation: Contrast – although tired, he still finished.
29. You cannot succeed ______ you work hard.
A. unless
B. if
C. until
D. before
Answer: A
Explanation: Negative condition – unless = if not.
30. The match was cancelled ______ heavy rain.
A. because
B. because of
C. due
D. since
Answer: B
Explanation: Because of + noun → correct structure.
31. He not only sang well ______ also danced gracefully.
A. and
B. but
C. but also
D. as well
Answer: C
Explanation: Correlative pair – not only … but also.
32. He will go to Delhi ______ he gets the job there.
A. if
B. unless
C. though
D. since
Answer: A
Explanation: Conditional – if he gets the job.
33. ______ he is rich, he is not happy.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Since
D. If
Answer: A
Explanation: Contrast between wealth and happiness.
34. He kept silent ______ he knew everything.
A. because
B. though
C. since
D. but
Answer: B
Explanation: Unexpected contrast – though he knew, he kept silent.
35. ______ the sun rose, the fog disappeared.
A. Because
B. When
C. Since
D. If
Answer: B
Explanation: Sequence of time – when = as soon as.
36. She left early ______ catch the bus.
A. to
B. for
C. so that
D. in order to
Answer: D
Explanation: Purpose clause – in order to + verb shows reason.
37. He could not attend the party ______ his busy schedule.
A. due to
B. because
C. so
D. hence
Answer: A
Explanation: Due to + noun phrase is correct expression.
38. ______ he reached home, he took a rest.
A. Because
B. When
C. Though
D. While
Answer: B
Explanation: Time sequence – When he reached, he rested.
39. He is so intelligent ______ he can solve any problem.
A. because
B. that
C. hence
D. therefore
Answer: B
Explanation: So … that = result clause.
40. The teacher punished him ______ he was late.
A. because
B. though
C. since
D. as
Answer: A
Explanation: Because = shows reason.
41. He is honest ______ he is respected.
A. and
B. because
C. therefore
D. so
Answer: D
Explanation: So introduces result clause.
42. You must apologize ______ you are guilty.
A. when
B. because
C. if
D. since
Answer: C
Explanation: Conditional – if you are guilty.
43. He will not come ______ you invite him.
A. if
B. unless
C. till
D. because
Answer: B
Explanation: Negative condition – unless = if not.
44. The thief ran away ______ he saw the police.
A. as soon as
B. when
C. till
D. because
Answer: A
Explanation: As soon as shows immediate sequence.
45. She looks tired ______ she has been working all day.
A. because
B. as
C. since
D. though
Answer: A
Explanation: Reason clause – because she has been working.
46. He didn’t attend the meeting, ______ he was not invited.
A. though
B. because
C. as
D. for
Answer: B
Explanation: Cause–effect: because he wasn’t invited.
47. He didn’t win the race ______ he ran fast.
A. although
B. because
C. so
D. yet
Answer: A
Explanation: Contrast between effort and result.
48. I shall help you ______ you help yourself.
A. unless
B. if
C. until
D. though
Answer: B
Explanation: Conditional relation – if you help yourself.
49. She failed ______ she was careless.
A. though
B. because
C. however
D. yet
Answer: B
Explanation: Because introduces reason.
50. You can borrow the book ______ you return it tomorrow.
A. unless
B. if
C. because
D. as
Answer: B
Explanation: Conditional permission – if you return it tomorrow.
51. He is too ______ to admit his mistake.
A. proud
B. shy
C. intelligent
D. afraid
Answer: A
Explanation: Too proud to admit is an idiomatic expression showing arrogance.
52. The government must take steps to ______ inflation.
A. control
B. increase
C. encourage
D. revive
Answer: A
Explanation: Control inflation is the correct collocation.
53. She is not interested ______ playing cards.
A. for
B. with
C. in
D. to
Answer: C
Explanation: Interested in is the correct prepositional phrase.
54. The judge was known for his ______ decisions.
A. partial
B. just
C. cruel
D. doubtful
Answer: B
Explanation: Just means fair and impartial — suits the context.
55. He was ______ by his failure in the examination.
A. delighted
B. disappointed
C. relieved
D. surprised
Answer: B
Explanation: Disappointed by failure – correct emotion for the context.
56. The old man was too weak to ______ the heavy box.
A. lift
B. raise
C. pick
D. pull
Answer: A
Explanation: Lift a box is correct collocation for weight context.
57. His plans were good, but they did not ______ in practice.
A. result
B. succeed
C. materialize
D. achieve
Answer: C
Explanation: Materialize means to happen or become real.
58. The manager was angry because his instructions were not ______.
A. followed
B. obeyed
C. done
D. taken
Answer: B
Explanation: Obey instructions is the correct collocation.
59. The students were asked to ______ their essays neatly.
A. rewrite
B. write
C. complete
D. draft
Answer: D
Explanation: Draft essays means prepare neatly and formally.
60. The teacher asked the students to pay ______ attention.
A. less
B. some
C. much
D. close
Answer: D
Explanation: Pay close attention is the idiomatic expression.
61. The child was so frightened that he could hardly ______.
A. run
B. cry
C. speak
D. stand
Answer: C
Explanation: Common expression – so frightened that he could hardly speak.
62. The speaker could not be heard because of the ______ noise.
A. loud
B. heavy
C. strong
D. deep
Answer: A
Explanation: Loud noise – correct adjective–noun combination.
63. He is too ______ to be easily deceived.
A. foolish
B. clever
C. weak
D. lazy
Answer: B
Explanation: Too clever to be deceived – fits logic and tone.
64. He has great influence ______ his followers.
A. on
B. over
C. in
D. with
Answer: B
Explanation: Correct usage: influence over someone.
65. His father is anxious ______ his safety.
A. about
B. for
C. of
D. at
Answer: A
Explanation: Anxious about something uncertain or worrying.
66. She takes pride ______ her work.
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. for
Answer: A
Explanation: Take pride in – correct prepositional phrase.
67. The teacher advised him to be honest ______ his work.
A. with
B. in
C. about
D. to
Answer: B
Explanation: Honest in work is correct idiomatic usage.
68. He refused to take the job ______ it paid well.
A. because
B. even though
C. so
D. as
Answer: B
Explanation: Contrast: despite good pay, he refused → even though.
69. He is famous ______ his generosity.
A. from
B. about
C. for
D. in
Answer: C
Explanation: Famous for – correct expression.
70. The teacher asked him to explain the problem ______ detail.
A. by
B. in
C. with
D. at
Answer: B
Explanation: In detail – fixed prepositional phrase.
71. The police looked ______ the matter seriously.
A. after
B. into
C. for
D. on
Answer: B
Explanation: Look into = investigate.
72. He is popular ______ his classmates.
A. between
B. with
C. among
D. for
Answer: C
Explanation: Among = within a group; popular among classmates.
73. His hard work paid ______ when he got the promotion.
A. up
B. off
C. in
D. out
Answer: B
Explanation: Pay off = to bring success or reward.
74. The workers called ______ the strike after the management agreed.
A. on
B. out
C. off
D. up
Answer: C
Explanation: Call off = cancel.
75. The plan fell ______ due to lack of funds.
A. in
B. through
C. apart
D. down
Answer: B
Explanation: Fall through = fail to happen.
76. The teacher spoke so softly that the students could ______ hear her.
A. easily
B. clearly
C. hardly
D. loudly
Answer: C
Explanation: So softly that they could hardly hear – “hardly” expresses near impossibility.
77. She has a natural talent ______ music.
A. for
B. in
C. of
D. about
Answer: A
Explanation: Correct collocation → talent for something.
78. The workers were tired ______ they continued to work.
A. though
B. because
C. since
D. so
Answer: A
Explanation: Though introduces contrast between fatigue and continued work.
79. The new rule will come into effect ______ January 1.
A. since
B. on
C. at
D. from
Answer: D
Explanation: From January 1 – correct usage for a starting point in time.
80. I would rather stay at home ______ go out tonight.
A. than
B. but
C. to
D. or
Answer: A
Explanation: Would rather … than – standard comparative structure.
81. The new scheme aims ______ improving the education system.
A. at
B. for
C. to
D. towards
Answer: A
Explanation: Aim at doing something – correct idiomatic pattern.
82. The success of the project depends ______ your cooperation.
A. on
B. from
C. at
D. for
Answer: A
Explanation: Depend on – fixed prepositional usage.
83. He is too proud to apologize, ______ he knows he is wrong.
A. although
B. even though
C. because
D. despite
Answer: B
Explanation: Even though shows strong contrast with emotion and fact.
84. He is well known ______ his honesty.
A. for
B. by
C. of
D. at
Answer: A
Explanation: Well known for something – correct usage.
85. The soldiers fought bravely ______ their country.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. by
Answer: C
Explanation: Fight for one’s country = to defend.
86. The teacher was angry ______ the boy’s misbehavior.
A. with
B. on
C. for
D. about
Answer: A
Explanation: Angry with a person – correct prepositional phrase.
87. The thief was caught red-handed ______ the police.
A. from
B. by
C. with
D. of
Answer: B
Explanation: Passive structure – caught by the police.
88. He worked day and night ______ he might succeed.
A. so that
B. because
C. unless
D. although
Answer: A
Explanation: So that expresses purpose or intended result.
89. The child was not only hungry ______ tired.
A. but also
B. as well
C. and
D. too
Answer: A
Explanation: Correlative conjunction → not only … but also.
90. I will not go to the party ______ I am invited.
A. if
B. unless
C. since
D. till
Answer: B
Explanation: Unless = if not → correct negative condition.
91. The patient is gradually recovering ______ his illness.
A. of
B. from
C. with
D. by
Answer: B
Explanation: Recover from illness – standard expression.
92. You should not depend ______ others for help.
A. to
B. upon
C. for
D. from
Answer: B
Explanation: Depend upon / on someone – correct usage.
93. The principal insisted ______ strict discipline in school.
A. on
B. to
C. about
D. for
Answer: A
Explanation: Insist on something – correct collocation.
94. We are confident ______ our victory.
A. about
B. in
C. of
D. for
Answer: C
Explanation: Confident of something – correct usage.
95. He has been absent ______ Monday.
A. from
B. since
C. for
D. by
Answer: B
Explanation: Since + point of time – correct temporal preposition.
96. He is accused ______ stealing the documents.
A. with
B. for
C. of
D. about
Answer: C
Explanation: Accused of – correct prepositional combination.
97. The teacher advised him ______ work hard.
A. to
B. for
C. that
D. into
Answer: A
Explanation: Advise someone to do something – correct infinitive structure.
98. He was found guilty ______ the crime.
A. from
B. for
C. of
D. with
Answer: C
Explanation: Guilty of a crime – correct idiomatic usage.
99. We must learn to adapt ourselves ______ changing circumstances.
A. for
B. at
C. to
D. with
Answer: C
Explanation: Adapt to something – correct preposition.
100. The students listened ______ the lecture attentively.
A. for
B. to
C. on
D. at
Answer: B
Explanation: Listen to someone/something – correct idiomatic expression.