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Fill in the blank with a suitable option:Q. ______ the children look like their mother.- a)Either
- b)Both
- c)Neither
- d)Also
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
Q. ______ the children look like their mother.
a)
Either
b)
Both
c)
Neither
d)
Also
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Bibek Verma answered |
Answer:
Explanation:
To answer this question, we need to understand the meaning of each option and determine which one correctly completes the sentence.
Option A: Either
The word "either" is typically used to refer to two options or choices. In this sentence, using "either" would imply that there are only two children, and both of them resemble their mother. However, the sentence does not provide any information about the number of children, so we cannot assume that there are only two.
Option B: Both
The word "both" is used to refer to two or more things together. In this sentence, using "both" implies that there are multiple children, and all of them resemble their mother. This option is the most suitable because it allows for the possibility of more than two children, as the sentence does not provide any specific number.
Option C: Neither
The word "neither" is used to refer to two options or choices, indicating that both options are not applicable or true. In this sentence, using "neither" would imply that none of the children resemble their mother. However, the sentence does not provide any information to support this option.
Option D: Also
The word "also" is used to indicate that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned. In this sentence, using "also" would imply that the children resemble their mother, in addition to some other characteristic or person. However, the sentence does not provide any information to suggest this additional aspect.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: Both. This option allows for the possibility of multiple children, all of whom resemble their mother.
Explanation:
To answer this question, we need to understand the meaning of each option and determine which one correctly completes the sentence.
Option A: Either
The word "either" is typically used to refer to two options or choices. In this sentence, using "either" would imply that there are only two children, and both of them resemble their mother. However, the sentence does not provide any information about the number of children, so we cannot assume that there are only two.
Option B: Both
The word "both" is used to refer to two or more things together. In this sentence, using "both" implies that there are multiple children, and all of them resemble their mother. This option is the most suitable because it allows for the possibility of more than two children, as the sentence does not provide any specific number.
Option C: Neither
The word "neither" is used to refer to two options or choices, indicating that both options are not applicable or true. In this sentence, using "neither" would imply that none of the children resemble their mother. However, the sentence does not provide any information to support this option.
Option D: Also
The word "also" is used to indicate that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned. In this sentence, using "also" would imply that the children resemble their mother, in addition to some other characteristic or person. However, the sentence does not provide any information to suggest this additional aspect.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: Both. This option allows for the possibility of multiple children, all of whom resemble their mother.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:Q. Manu saw many castles _______ palaces in Jaipur.- a)but
- b)or
- c)and
- d)so
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. Manu saw many castles _______ palaces in Jaipur.
a)
but
b)
or
c)
and
d)
so
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'And' is used to link two equal parts of the sentence. Here, 'castles' and 'palaces' are the two equal parts of the sentence. 'But' is used to show contrast. 'Or' provides choices in the sentence. 'So' provides the purpose of something. Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:Q. Dennis _____ his friend were playing cricket.- a)but
- b)and
- c)as
- d)therefore
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. Dennis _____ his friend were playing cricket.
a)
but
b)
and
c)
as
d)
therefore
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'And' is used to link two equal parts of the sentence. Here. 'Dennis' and 'His friend' are the two equal parts of the sentence. 'But' is used to show contrast. 'Therefore' is used to denote a reason for something. Thus. option B is the correct answer.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:Q. He is a slow writer but his work is the best yet. - a)but
- b)slow
- c)best
- d)He
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. He is a slow writer but his work is the best yet.
a)
but
b)
slow
c)
best
d)
He
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Prasad Kulkarni answered |
Understanding Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. They play a crucial role in sentence construction by linking ideas and providing flow.
Types of Conjunctions
- Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect words or groups of words that are similar (e.g., and, but, or).
- Subordinating Conjunctions: Connect an independent clause with a dependent clause (e.g., because, although, if).
In the given sentence, "He is a slow writer but his work is the best yet," the word "but" is a coordinating conjunction.
Identifying the Conjunction
- "He is a slow writer": This is an independent clause.
- "his work is the best yet": This is another independent clause.
- "but": This conjunction connects the two independent clauses, indicating a contrast between the writer's speed and the quality of his work.
Why "but" is the Correct Answer
- Contrast: The conjunction "but" introduces a contrast between being a slow writer and the excellence of his work.
- Linking Ideas: It effectively links two complete thoughts, showing that although he writes slowly, the outcome is of high quality.
Other Options Explained
- slow: This is an adjective describing the writer.
- best: This is a superlative adjective describing the work.
- He: This is a pronoun referring to the subject.
Thus, the correct answer is option A) but, as it serves the important function of connecting contrasting ideas within the sentence.
Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. They play a crucial role in sentence construction by linking ideas and providing flow.
Types of Conjunctions
- Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect words or groups of words that are similar (e.g., and, but, or).
- Subordinating Conjunctions: Connect an independent clause with a dependent clause (e.g., because, although, if).
In the given sentence, "He is a slow writer but his work is the best yet," the word "but" is a coordinating conjunction.
Identifying the Conjunction
- "He is a slow writer": This is an independent clause.
- "his work is the best yet": This is another independent clause.
- "but": This conjunction connects the two independent clauses, indicating a contrast between the writer's speed and the quality of his work.
Why "but" is the Correct Answer
- Contrast: The conjunction "but" introduces a contrast between being a slow writer and the excellence of his work.
- Linking Ideas: It effectively links two complete thoughts, showing that although he writes slowly, the outcome is of high quality.
Other Options Explained
- slow: This is an adjective describing the writer.
- best: This is a superlative adjective describing the work.
- He: This is a pronoun referring to the subject.
Thus, the correct answer is option A) but, as it serves the important function of connecting contrasting ideas within the sentence.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:Q. They had little money, but they were very content.- a)very
- b)but
- c)they
- d)little
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. They had little money, but they were very content.
a)
very
b)
but
c)
they
d)
little
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Varun Kapoor answered |
In the given statement, 'but' is the conjunction, more specifically it's a coordinating conjunction of the adversative/contrasting type. 'But' combines the independent sentences "They had little money" and "they were very content" that are contrast in meaning. "little money" does not imply "very content", as we know most of us aren't content with little money. Hence, option B is correct. 'Very' is an adverb that modifies an adjective, verb or an adverb to emphasize its meaning, here it modifies the adjective 'content'. It does not combine the clauses, hence option A is incorrect, it's not a conjunction. 'They' is a pronoun, a pronoun replaces a noun that's been mentioned before, and 'they' here refers to a group of people. As it does not combine the clauses, it's not a conjunction and option C is incorrect. 'Little' is an adjective that modifies the noun 'money', it's not a conjunction as it doesn't perform the function of combining clauses. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:Q. The children played in the park ________ it was dark.- a)but
- b)till
- c)and
- d)since
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. The children played in the park ________ it was dark.
a)
but
b)
till
c)
and
d)
since
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'Till' is used to denote a particular time which is less formal and is used mainly in speech and informal writing. 'But' is used to show contrast. 'And' is used to link two equal parts in the sentence. 'Since' is used to denote time. Thus, option B is the correct answer. Rest of the options are wrong.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:Q. The teacher is strict but kind.- a)strict
- b)is
- c)kind
- d)but
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. The teacher is strict but kind.
a)
strict
b)
is
c)
kind
d)
but
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Ananya Das answered |
Conjunction in the sentence:
The conjunction in the sentence "The teacher is strict but kind" is 'but'.
Explanation:
Analysis of the sentence:
Overall meaning:
The conjunction in the sentence "The teacher is strict but kind" is 'but'.
Explanation:
- Conjunction: A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. In this case, the word 'but' is connecting the two contrasting qualities of the teacher - strict and kind.
Analysis of the sentence:
- Strict: This word describes one aspect of the teacher's personality, indicating that the teacher has high expectations and enforces rules.
- But: This conjunction introduces a contrast or exception to the previous quality mentioned, showing that despite being strict, the teacher is also kind.
- Kind: This word represents the second aspect of the teacher's personality, suggesting that the teacher is caring, compassionate, and understanding.
Overall meaning:
- The sentence as a whole gives a balanced view of the teacher, highlighting both their strictness and kindness, showing a nuanced and multi-dimensional portrayal.
Join the sentences using a suitable connector.Q. I was bruised. I completed the race.- a)But
- b)Since
- c)While
- d)And
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Join the sentences using a suitable connector.
Q. I was bruised. I completed the race.
a)
But
b)
Since
c)
While
d)
And
|
Sarita Singh answered |
The ideas in the two sentences are contrasting ones. To link two contrasting sentences, we use conjunctions like but, yet, still, while, etc. This rules out options B and D. Although both 'while' and 'but' are used to denote contrast, only 'But' makes a grammatically sound sentence in this question. If we place the word 'while' in this sentence, it will imply that the person 'got bruised at the time of completing the race' which is not what is required here. Hence, option A) But is the right answer.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:Q. His dish was the best though he cooked the slowest.- a)he
- b)though
- c)cooked
- d)best
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. His dish was the best though he cooked the slowest.
a)
he
b)
though
c)
cooked
d)
best
|
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Ananya Das answered |
Conjunction in the Sentence:
Explanation:
- The conjunction in the given sentence is "though."
- A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
- In this sentence, "though" is connecting two clauses - "His dish was the best" and "he cooked the slowest."
- It shows the contrast between the two clauses, indicating that despite cooking the slowest, his dish was still the best.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - "though."
Explanation:
- The conjunction in the given sentence is "though."
- A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
- In this sentence, "though" is connecting two clauses - "His dish was the best" and "he cooked the slowest."
- It shows the contrast between the two clauses, indicating that despite cooking the slowest, his dish was still the best.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - "though."
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:Q. The king built palaces and he built cities. - a)built
- b)and
- c)he
- d)cities
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. The king built palaces and he built cities.
a)
built
b)
and
c)
he
d)
cities
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|
Sarita Singh answered |
Conjunctions are the words used to connect clauses or sentences. Hence, the correct answer is B) And.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:Q. You must study hard or you will fail the exam.- a)or
- b)you
- c)will
- d)must
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. You must study hard or you will fail the exam.
a)
or
b)
you
c)
will
d)
must
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|
Sarita Singh answered |
'Or' presents a choice between the alternatives "study hard" and "fail the exam", and 'or' combines these two. 'Or' is an alternative conjunction that combines the clauses "You must study hard" and "you will fail the exam", hence option A is correct. 'You' is a pronoun that refers to the speaker, it does not combine the clauses, in fact it's a part of them, without which the meaning is incomplete. It's not a conjunction, hence option B is incorrect.
'Will' is an auxiliary verb that forms the tense of the sentence, it's not a conjunction as it does not combine the clauses. Hence option C is incorrect. 'Must' is a modal auxiliary that functions to form a mood or tense of a sentence, it does not combine the clauses, hence it isn't a conjunction, option D is incorrect.
'Will' is an auxiliary verb that forms the tense of the sentence, it's not a conjunction as it does not combine the clauses. Hence option C is incorrect. 'Must' is a modal auxiliary that functions to form a mood or tense of a sentence, it does not combine the clauses, hence it isn't a conjunction, option D is incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:Q. The hurt bird could hop ______ it could not fly.- a)but
- b)because
- c)so
- d)and
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. The hurt bird could hop ______ it could not fly.
a)
but
b)
because
c)
so
d)
and
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'And' is used to link two equal parts of the sentence. 'But' is used to show contrast. Here, contrast is described as the hurt bird could hop but because of injury, it cannot fly. 'So' provides the purpose of something. 'Because' is used for giving reasons. Thus, option A is the correct answer. Rest of the options are incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:Q. The bird picked up bread _________ it wanted to feed its little ones.- a)so
- b)and
- c)because
- d)but
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. The bird picked up bread _________ it wanted to feed its little ones.
a)
so
b)
and
c)
because
d)
but
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'And' is used to link two equal parts of the sentence. 'But' is used to show contrast. Here, the reason is provided for picking up the bread by bird. 'So' provides the purpose of something. 'Because' is used for giving reasons. Thus, option C is the correct answer. Rest of the options are incorrect.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Q. These plants usually flower in spring, _________ won't if there is frost.- a)but
- b)however
- c)nevertheless
- d)otherwise
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Q. These plants usually flower in spring, _________ won't if there is frost.
a)
but
b)
however
c)
nevertheless
d)
otherwise
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|
Pritam Kumar answered |
Explanation:
- The sentence talks about plants that usually flower in spring.
- The word 'but' is used to show a contrast between two ideas.
- The second part of the sentence talks about the possibility of the plants not flowering if there is frost.
- Therefore, the word 'but' is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.
- The other options 'however', 'nevertheless', and 'otherwise' do not fit in the context of the sentence.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:Q. She was told that she must agree.- a)she
- b)must
- c)that
- d)agree
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. She was told that she must agree.
a)
she
b)
must
c)
that
d)
agree
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Sarita Singh answered |
The main function of a conjunction is to connect or combine two clauses/sentences as one. In the given sentence, we can identify the clauses as "She was told" and "she must agree", as they're grammatically complete, with the subject as "She" and the predicate "told" and "agree", a clause is complete with a subject and predicate. The subject is 'whom the sentence is about' and the predicate tells something about the subject. The word that's been left out is 'that', as it does not form a part of any clause, and connects them both. Hence, 'that' is a conjunction and option C is correct. 'She' is a third person singular pronoun.
Pronouns modify nouns that have been identified with or mentioned before, thus eliminating the repetition of the noun. It does not link the clauses, hence it's not a conjunction and option A is incorrect. 'Must' is a modal auxiliary. Auxiliary verbs determine the tense or mood (here it's obligation of agreeing) of the sentence. It does not link the clauses together hence it's not a conjunction and option B is incorrect. 'Agree' is a verb that means conforming to or having the same opinions as that of another person. It does not link the clauses, hence it's not a conjunction and option D is incorrect.
Pronouns modify nouns that have been identified with or mentioned before, thus eliminating the repetition of the noun. It does not link the clauses, hence it's not a conjunction and option A is incorrect. 'Must' is a modal auxiliary. Auxiliary verbs determine the tense or mood (here it's obligation of agreeing) of the sentence. It does not link the clauses together hence it's not a conjunction and option B is incorrect. 'Agree' is a verb that means conforming to or having the same opinions as that of another person. It does not link the clauses, hence it's not a conjunction and option D is incorrect.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:Q. Read the instructions before you assemble the parts.- a)you
- b)the
- c)read
- d)before
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. Read the instructions before you assemble the parts.
a)
you
b)
the
c)
read
d)
before
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|
Sarita Singh answered |
A conjunction's main function is to join or combine two clauses as a statement. In the given sentence, the clauses are identified as "Read the instructions" and "you assemble the parts", where the latter is the subordinate/dependent clause because it depends on the former, the main/independent clause, for its full meaning. They both sound grammatically complete, though the latter isn't complete in meaning. The word that's been left behind is 'before', as it combines the clauses and is not a part of them.
'Before' is a subordinating conjunction and is used for time-related sentences, like the given one, where the events "read" and "assemble" occur one after the other. Hence, option D is correct. 'You' is a second person singular pronoun, it addresses the listener, with whom the speaker is having a conversation. It does not combine the clauses, the clause before and after 'you' sound incomplete, hence it's not a conjunction and option A is incorrect. 'The' is an article that modifies the noun "instructions", it does not combine the sentences, hence option B is incorrect. 'Read' is a verb that describes the action of reading, 'comprehending words in written form'. It does not link the clauses together, hence option C is incorrect.
'Before' is a subordinating conjunction and is used for time-related sentences, like the given one, where the events "read" and "assemble" occur one after the other. Hence, option D is correct. 'You' is a second person singular pronoun, it addresses the listener, with whom the speaker is having a conversation. It does not combine the clauses, the clause before and after 'you' sound incomplete, hence it's not a conjunction and option A is incorrect. 'The' is an article that modifies the noun "instructions", it does not combine the sentences, hence option B is incorrect. 'Read' is a verb that describes the action of reading, 'comprehending words in written form'. It does not link the clauses together, hence option C is incorrect.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. Practice regularly, or you will not become a great pianist.Options:- a)you
- b)will
- c)or
- d)become
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. Practice regularly, or you will not become a great pianist.Options:
Q. Practice regularly, or you will not become a great pianist.Options:
a)
you
b)
will
c)
or
d)
become
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Coders Trust answered |
The sentence shows two alternatives: “Practice regularly” or “you will not become a great pianist.”
The word ‘or’ is a coordinating conjunction presenting alternatives.
The word ‘or’ is a coordinating conjunction presenting alternatives.
- “You” is a pronoun.
- “Will” is an auxiliary verb showing future tense.
- “Become” is a verb.
Correct conjunction: or.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. It must have rained, ______ the ground is still wet.Options:- a)and
- b)but
- c)because
- d)although
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. It must have rained, ______ the ground is still wet.Options:
Q. It must have rained, ______ the ground is still wet.Options:
a)
and
b)
but
c)
because
d)
although
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|
Coders Trust answered |
Here, the two clauses are “It must have rained” and “the ground is still wet”. Both are related and show continuation, not contrast or reason. The coordinating conjunction ‘and’ correctly connects the two ideas.
- “But” shows contrast (not intended).
- “Because” shows reason (not fitting here, as the ground being wet is the evidence, not the cause).
- “Although” introduces contrast (not correct).
Correct sentence: It must have rained, and the ground is still wet.
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