Cloze Test Grammar & Syntax in Context 2

Question 1

_____ she studied hard, she failed the exam.

Accepted Answer

Although

Answer

'Although' introduces a concessive clause, expressing that the expected result (passing) did not follow despite the effort.

Question 2

He promised to call me _____ he arrived at the airport.

Accepted Answer

as soon as

Answer

'As soon as' expresses immediacy, indicating the call would happen at the very moment of arrival.

Question 3

The book _____ on the table belongs to my professor.

Accepted Answer

lying

Answer

'Lying' is the present participle of 'lie' (to recline/rest), the intransitive verb used when an object rests in place.

Question 4

You should bring an umbrella _____ it rains later.

Accepted Answer

in case

Answer

'In case' introduces a precautionary reason, suggesting the umbrella is preparation for a possible (not certain) rain.

Question 5

The committee _____ its decision after a long deliberation.

Accepted Answer

announced

Answer

'Announced' is the correct simple past tense to describe a completed action in a narrative context.

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