CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
Choose the correct sentence.
A. No matter how difficult the task is, we will try.
B. No matter how difficult is the task, we will try.
C. No matter how the task difficult is, we will try.
D. No matter difficult the task is, we will try.
Correct Answer: A
After 'no matter how', normal clause word order is used.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He was absent ___ he was ill.
A. because of
B. because
C. despite
D. in spite of
Correct Answer: B
'Because' introduces a clause.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He was absent ___ illness.
A. because
B. because of
C. although
D. unless
Correct Answer: B
'Because of' is followed by a noun phrase.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The office remained open ___ the power had failed.
A. despite
B. although
C. because of
D. in spite
Correct Answer: B
'Although' is followed by a clause.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The office remained open ___ the power failure.
A. despite
B. although
C. because
D. unless
Correct Answer: A
'Despite' is followed by a noun phrase.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
We left early ___ we could avoid the traffic.
A. in order to
B. so that
C. despite
D. because of
Correct Answer: B
'So that' introduces a finite purpose clause.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
We left early ___ avoid the traffic.
A. so that
B. in order to
C. because
D. although
Correct Answer: B
'In order to' is followed by the base verb and expresses purpose.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
___ you apologize, she will remain upset.
A. If
B. Unless
C. Because
D. Although
Correct Answer: B
'Unless' means 'if not'.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He did not complain, ___ did he ask for help.
A. or
B. nor
C. so
D. but
Correct Answer: B
After a negative clause, 'nor' can add another negative idea.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
Leave now; ___, you may miss the train.
A. otherwise
B. moreover
C. however
D. since
Correct Answer: A
'Otherwise' means if not.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He prefers working alone, ___ his colleague prefers teamwork.
A. whereas
B. because
C. therefore
D. unless
Correct Answer: A
'Whereas' contrasts two facts.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The plan is expensive; ___, it may be necessary.
A. therefore
B. nevertheless
C. because
D. unless
Correct Answer: B
'Nevertheless' introduces contrast despite the previous fact.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The figures were inaccurate; ___, the report was revised.
A. therefore
B. however
C. whereas
D. although
Correct Answer: A
'Therefore' introduces a consequence.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
You may use the room ___ you leave it clean.
A. provided that
B. despite
C. whereas
D. because of
Correct Answer: A
'Provided that' introduces a condition.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
Take an umbrella ___ it rains later.
A. in case
B. unless
C. although
D. because of
Correct Answer: A
'In case' expresses precaution against a possible event.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
___ his limited experience, he performed remarkably well.
A. Although
B. Despite
C. Because
D. Unless
Correct Answer: B
'Despite' is followed by a noun phrase.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He succeeded ___ he had very limited resources.
A. despite
B. although
C. because of
D. in spite
Correct Answer: B
'Although' is followed by a finite clause.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
___ he was inexperienced, he performed remarkably well.
A. Because
B. Although
C. Unless
D. Since of
Correct Answer: B
'Although' introduces a contrast.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
Choose the correct sentence.
A. Please tell me why did the meeting end early.
B. Please tell me why the meeting ended early.
C. Please tell me why the meeting did ended early.
D. Please tell me why ended the meeting early.
Correct Answer: B
Indirect questions use statement word order.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
Choose the correct sentence.
A. I wonder when will the results be announced.
B. I wonder when the results will be announced.
C. I wonder when will be announced the results.
D. I wonder when the results will announced.
Correct Answer: B
Embedded questions use statement word order.