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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction or preposition from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

Tourists visiting Antarctica are required to clean their footwear __________ contamination can be avoided.

  1. as long as

  2. in order that

  3. so that

  4. although

  5. since
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The subordinating conjunction so that is used to indicate the clause which shows the consequence of the independent clause, where it shows what will happen as a result of. This clause tells us what will be avoided as a result of cleaning footwear.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction or preposition from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

Malthus’s theory was influential for a long time, ________ it was also challenged by theorists who claimed that economic growth could outstrip population growth.

  1. because

  2. but

  3. since

  4. and

  5. as
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The conjunction but is used to introduce a clause or a new sentence that adds information such as background or reasoning. The sentence says that Malthus's theory was influential. Then it adds information to this by stating that it was also challenged. This is therefore, the correct conjunction choice.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction or preposition from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

This article researches ________ climate change might affect wildlife in Britain.

  1. because

  2. that

  3. when

  4. how

  5. whenever
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The conjunction how is used to mention a fact or event. In this sentence, it indicates the fact that this particular article researches something. Thus, this is the correct choice.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction or preposition from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

Infrastructure is the support system ___________ which depends the efficient working of a modern industrial economy.

  1. from

  2. for

  3. of

  4. on

  5. in
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition on indicates something that is concerned with or relating to a particular subject, thing or activity. Thus, this is the correct answer option as modern industrial economy is dependent on the infrastructure.