Practice Questions

 Practice Questions 

Previous question's clarification 

She danced gracefully ___ she had never learned it.

 a) if b) unless c) as if d) although

Correct answer: c) as if

Sentence:

She danced gracefully as if she had never learned it.

Reason:

The phrase "as if" is used to describe something imaginary or contrary to fact — something that is not true but appears to be true. In this sentence, it's surprising that she danced so gracefully despite never having learned it, so it feels like she had learned it, even though she hadn’t.

Why not other options 

Other options explained:

a) if – means “on the condition that,” which doesn’t fit the meaning here.

b) unless – means “except if,” and doesn’t match the intended contrast.

d) although – shows contrast, but it doesn’t create the same sense of illusion or false appearance that "as if" provides.

"As if" को नेपाली अर्थ हुन्छ: जस्तो कि, मानौँ, वा जस्तो देखिन्छ तर होइन।

Part A: Conjunctions (10 Questions)

1.      I couldn’t attend the meeting ___ I was feeling unwell.
a) so
b) because
c) but
d) and

2.      She must hurry, ___ she will miss the bus.
a) although
b) or
c) and
d) unless

3.      He is tall ___ strong.
a) or
b) and
c) but
d) if

4.      I will go for a walk ___ it doesn't rain.
a) unless
b) if
c) so
d) or

5.      He didn't study, ___ he failed the test.
a) so
b) but
c) because
d) or

6.      I don’t know ___ he is at home.
a) or
b) so
c) whether
d) unless

7.      She speaks not only English ___ also Spanish.
a) but
b) and
c) or
d) but also

8.      Wait here ___ I come back.
a) unless
b) until
c) or
d) for

9.      He ran fast, ___ he missed the train.
a) but
b) so
c) although
d) and

10. You can have tea ___ coffee.
a) and
b) or
c) nor
d) but

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Part B: Types of Sentences (10 Questions)

(Choose the correct type: a) Declarative b) Interrogative c) Imperative d) Exclamatory)

11. How did you solve this question?
a) Declarative
b) Interrogative
c) Imperative
d) Exclamatory

12. Please pass me the salt.
a) Imperative
b) Declarative
c) Interrogative
d) Exclamatory

13. I love reading books in my free time.
a) Declarative
b) Imperative
c) Interrogative
d) Exclamatory

14. What a beautiful sunset it is!
a) Declarative
b) Interrogative
c) Imperative
d) Exclamatory

15. Don’t touch the electric wire.
a) Imperative
b) Declarative
c) Exclamatory
d) Interrogative

16. Can you help me with this task?
a) Declarative
b) Imperative
c) Interrogative
d) Exclamatory

17. She is my best friend.
a) Imperative
b) Interrogative
c) Declarative
d) Exclamatory

18. Let’s go for a walk in the evening.
a) Imperative
b) Declarative
c) Exclamatory
d) Interrogative

19. Oh no! I forgot my keys at home!
a) Interrogative
b) Declarative
c) Imperative
d) Exclamatory

20. Who is knocking at the door?
a) Declarative
b) Interrogative
c) Exclamatory
d) Imperative

the answers with explanations for both Part A (Conjunctions) and Part B (Types of Sentences):

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Part A: Conjunctions (10 Questions)

1.      I couldn’t attend the meeting because I was feeling unwell.
 Answer: b) because
 “Because” shows the reason why the speaker didn’t attend the meeting.

2.      She must hurry, or she will miss the bus.
Answer: b) or
 “Or” is used to show a consequence if the first action is not taken.

3.      He is tall and strong.
 Answer: b) and
 “And” adds two qualities of the same subject.

4.      I will go for a walk if it doesn't rain.
 Answer: b) if
 “If” introduces a condition for the action to happen.

5.      He didn't study, so he failed the test.
 Answer: a) so
 “So” shows the result of not studying.

6.      I don’t know whether he is at home.
 Answer: c) whether
 “Whether” introduces an indirect yes/no question.

7.      She speaks not only English but also Spanish.
 Answer: d) but also
 The correct correlative pair is “not only... but also...”

8.      Wait here until I come back.
 Answer: b) until
 “Until” shows the time duration you need to wait.

9.      He ran fast, but he missed the train.
 Answer: a) but
 “But” shows contrast — he tried hard, yet failed.

10. You can have tea or coffee.
 Answer: b) or
 “Or” gives a choice between two options.

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Part B: Types of Sentences (10 Questions)

11. How did you solve this question?
 Answer: b) Interrogative
 It’s a question asking for information.

12. Please pass me the salt.
Answer: a) Imperative
 It’s a polite command or request.

13. I love reading books in my free time.
 Answer: a) Declarative
 It’s a simple statement expressing a fact or opinion.

14. What a beautiful sunset it is!
 Answer: d) Exclamatory
 Expresses strong emotion or admiration.

15. Don’t touch the electric wire.
Answer: a) Imperative
 A direct command or instruction.

16. Can you help me with this task?
 Answer: c) Interrogative
 A yes/no question asking for help.

17. She is my best friend.
 Answer: c) Declarative
 A statement providing information.

18. Let’s go for a walk in the evening.
 Answer: a) Imperative
 Suggestion or mild command, often in the first-person plural.

19. Oh no! I forgot my keys at home!
 Answer: d) Exclamatory
 Expresses sudden emotion or realization.

20. Who is knocking at the door?
Answer: b) Interrogative
A question asking for identity.

 

Types of Sentences – Practice Questions

Choose the correct type of each sentence:
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

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1.      She loves dancing and sings beautifully.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

2.      Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

3.      I wanted to go to the market, but it was closed.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

4.      He studies hard because he wants to pass the exam.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

5.      I woke up early, and I went jogging before breakfast.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

6.      The boy who won the race is my cousin.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

7.      They cleaned the house, washed the clothes, and made lunch.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

8.      I was late because I missed the bus, and my teacher scolded me.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

9.      He didn't come to school as he was sick.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

10. The sun was setting, and the birds were chirping while the children played in the park.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

Answer

1. She loves dancing and sings beautifully.

 Answer: a) Simple
Reason:
This is a simple sentence with a compound predicate (two verbs: loves and sings) sharing one subject (she). There is no independent or dependent clause.

2. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

Answer: c) Complex
Reason:
This sentence has one independent clause (we went for a walk) and one dependent clause (although it was raining). Subordinating conjunction: although.

 

3. I wanted to go to the market, but it was closed.

Answer: b) Compound
Reason:
There are two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction but.
(I wanted to go... and it was closed)

4. He studies hard because he wants to pass the exam.

Answer: c) Complex
Reason:
This sentence contains one independent clause (He studies hard) and one dependent clause (because he wants to pass the exam). Subordinating conjunction: because.

5. I woke up early, and I went jogging before breakfast.

 Answer: b) Compound
Reason:
Two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and:

• I woke up early
• I went jogging before breakfast

6. The boy who won the race is my cousin.

 Answer: c) Complex
Reason:
This is a complex sentence. It has one independent clause (The boy is my cousin) and one dependent clause (who won the race), which is an adjective clause modifying boy.

7. They cleaned the house, washed the clothes, and made lunch.

Answer: a) Simple
Reason:
This is a simple sentence with a compound verb (three actions with one subject they). No other clauses are involved.

8. I was late because I missed the bus, and my teacher scolded me.

 Answer: d) Compound-Complex
Reason:

• Complex part: I was late because I missed the bus
• Compound part: Connected with and my teacher scolded me
  → One dependent clause (because I missed the bus) and two independent clauses.

9. He didn't come to school as he was sick.

 Answer: c) Complex
Reason:
One independent clause (He didn't come to school) and one dependent clause (as he was sick). Subordinating conjunction: as.

10. The sun was setting, and the birds were chirping while the children played in the park.

Answer: d) Compound-Complex
Reason:

• Compound: The sun was setting and the birds were chirping (two independent clauses joined by and)
• Complex: while the children played in the park is a dependent clause
  → So, it’s compound-complex.