Conjunction Test 12

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Question 1
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction.
No sooner did the mariner set the sails __________ it began to rain.

A
Then

B
Than

C
When

D
After

Solution

In the given sentence, the two events are: (1) The mariner set the sails; and (2) It began to rain. The second event happened immediately after the first.
If there are two activities or events and the second event occurs immediately after the first, we can express the same using the conjunction, 'No sooner... than'. The phrase, 'No sooner' introduces the first event. This is already given in the sentence. The word, 'than' introduces the second event. Hence, the most appropriate conjunction to fill the blank and precede the second event (It began to rain) is, 'than'. Option B is the correct answer.
Option A: The word 'then' when used alone (without the word, 'If) in a sentence is an adverb, which means 'at that time'. Hence, this is not the correct answer.
Option C: When the word 'then' is used alone in a sentence (i.e. without the word, 'If), it acts an adverb of time and means 'at that time'. It cannot be used in a sentence when the conjunction, 'No sooner' is used. The appropriate way of using it is: 'When the mariner set the sails, it began to rain'. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D: The word 'after' is a conjunction which means, 'during the period of time following (an event)'. It cannot be used in a sentence when the conjunction, 'No sooner' is used. The appropriate way of using it is: 'After the mariner set the sails, it began to rain'. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Question 2
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction.
After his failure, Aman did nothing else _________ weep.

A
Than

B
Then

C
When

D
But

Solution

Option A: The conjunction 'than' is used to compare two elements in a sentence. In the given sentence, there is no comparison between two actions or events. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B: When the word 'then' is used alone in a sentence (i.e. without the word, 'If), it acts an adverb of time and means 'at that time'. It is not a conjunction. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option C: The word 'when' is a conjunction which means 'at or during the time that'. In the given sentence, the first event is 'failure of Aman' and the second event is 'Aman wept'. The second event follows the first event (We know this from the word, 'after'). It does not happen at the same time of the first event. Hence, given the above, options B and C are incorrect.
Option D: The phrase, 'Nothing else, but' means the same as 'only'. When used in the given sentence, it means: 'After his failure, Aman only wept'. In other words, 'After his failure, Aman did not do anything else, other than weeping'. As the word 'but' meaningfully completes the given sentence, option D is correct.
Question 3
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

Hardly had I reached the bus-stop _________ the bus arrived.

A
than

B
when

C
but

D
and

Solution

When a story is told in the past tense, the adverbials hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are often used to emphasize that one event quickly followed another. The verb describing the earlier event is usually in the past perfect tense. If hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are in the initial position, the subject and auxiliary are inverted.
Note that hardly, scarcely and barely are followed by when, while no sooner is followed by than.
Than provides a form of contrast between two events.
When is obviously related to time.
Hence, Option B - 'when' is correct, and the other options cancel out.
Question 4
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Combine the sentences correctly using 'so...that':
Sheela played well. The judges had to give her points.

A
Sheela played well so that the judges had to give her points.

B
Sheela played so well that the judges had to give her points.

C
So Sheela played well that the judges had to give her points.

D
That Sheela played well so the judges had to give her points.

Solution

'So that' is used to talk about a purpose. In the given sentence, the purpose is to give points. 'So' is followed by an adjective. Here, the adjective is 'well'. Options A, C and D are grammatically wrong. Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Question 5
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Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
I wouldn't buy it unless I ______________ it. [Advanced]

A
Can't afford

B
Could have afforded

C
Could afford

D
Couldn't afford

Solution

'Unless' is used to mean except if. Unless itself implies a negative impression. If a negative word is used with unless; both will combine to form a positive word. Unless is followed by a present tense, a past tense, or a past perfect tense (never by a conditional). Option B shows condition. Options A and D are incorrect as they are negative words.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Question 6
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Choose the most appropriate option:

She had hardly finished one project ________ she started working on the next.

A
but

B
than

C
and

D
when

Solution

When a story is told in the past tense, the adverbials hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are often used to emphasize that one event quickly followed another. The verb describing the earlier event is usually in the past perfect tense. If hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are in the initial position, the subject and auxiliary are inverted.
Note that hardly, scarcely and barely are followed by when, while no sooner is followed by than.
Than provides a form of contrast between two events.
When is obviously related to time.
Hence, Option D - 'when' is correct, and the other options cancel out.
Question 7
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Choose the most appropriate option:

Hardly had I arrived ________ my telephone rang.

A
so

B
while

C
than

D
when

Solution

When a story is told in the past tense, the adverbials hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are often used to emphasize that one event quickly followed another. The verb describing the earlier event is usually in the past perfect tense. If hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are in the initial position, the subject and auxiliary are inverted.
Note that hardly, scarcely and barely are followed by when, while no sooner is followed by than.
Than provides a form of contrast between two events.
When is obviously related to time.
Hence, Option D - 'when' is correct, and the other options cancel out.
Question 8
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

They had hardly come into the house ________ the storm broke out.

A
and

B
but

C
than

D
when

Solution

When a story is told in the past tense, the adverbials hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are often used to emphasize that one event quickly followed another. The verb describing the earlier event is usually in the past perfect tense. If hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are in the initial position, the subject and auxiliary are inverted.
Note that hardly, scarcely and barely are followed by when, while no sooner is followed by than.
Than provides a form of contrast between two events.
When is obviously related to time.
Hence, Option D - 'when' is correct, and the other options cancel out.
Question 9
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

Hardly had we heard the noise ______ we reached the spot.

A
when

B
than

C
but

D
and

Solution

When a story is told in the past tense, the adverbials hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are often used to emphasize that one event quickly followed another. The verb describing the earlier event is usually in the past perfect tense. If hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are in the initial position, the subject and auxiliary are inverted.
Note that hardly, scarcely and barely are followed by when, while no sooner is followed by than.
Than provides a form of contrast between two events.
When is obviously related to time.
Hence, Option A - 'when' is correct, and the other options cancel out.
Question 10
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Choose the most appropriate option:

Hardly had she read the letter________ she started crying.

A
but

B
than

C
when

D
while

Solution

When a story is told in the past tense, the adverbials hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are often used to emphasize that one event quickly followed another. The verb describing the earlier event is usually in the past perfect tense. If hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are in the initial position, the subject and auxiliary are inverted.
Note that hardly, scarcely and barely are followed by when, while no sooner is followed by than.
Than provides a form of contrast between two events.
When is obviously related to time.
Hence, Option C - 'when' is correct, and the other options cancel out.

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Sheela played so well that the judges had to give her points.

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That Sheela played well so the judges had to give her points.

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