Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate verb, preposition, participle or conjunction. The question is followed by four alternatives. Choose the most appropriate one.

Clever _________ he was, he could not solve the problem.

  1. as

  2. but

  3. as though

  4. except
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence implies that 'inspite of being clever, he could not solve the problem'. 'Clever as' represents the ability.

Keep practicing — related questions