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581. The house is large __________ is quite old-fashioned.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. which
- D. but
Explanation: But connects two contrasting descriptions: the house is large, yet it is old-fashioned. And would merely add information without showing this contrast.
Correct answer: but582. There are some vacant rooms __________ in flats and shared houses.
- A. both
- B. between
- C. either
- D. neither
Explanation: Both pairs two items together, giving both in flats and shared houses. Either and neither are used with alternatives and would require or, not and.
Correct answer: both583. I will have to study very hard, _____ I can pass the exam.
- A. such
- B. therefore
- C. in order
- D. so that
Explanation: “So that” introduces the purpose of studying hard: passing the exam. “Therefore” expresses a result and does not fit naturally before the clause “I can pass.”
Correct answer: so that584. She is looking for an accommodation __________ in flat or shared house.
- A. both
- B. until
- C. neither
- D. either
Explanation: Either is paired with or to present two alternatives: either in a flat or in a shared house. Both would require and, while neither would require nor.
Correct answer: either585. I will play cricket and ______ I will have lunch.
- A. immediately
- B. straight away
- C. so
- D. then
Explanation: Then shows the sequence of events: the speaker will play cricket first and have lunch afterward. Immediately and straight away mean without delay, not simply later in a sequence.
Correct answer: then586. I was studying English _______ my brother was watching a drama.
- A. When
- B. although
- C. While
- D. because
Explanation: “While” links two actions happening at the same time: studying and watching. “Although” shows contrast, whereas “when” is less suitable for the two simultaneous ongoing actions here.
Correct answer: While587. _________she is clever, she often makes mistakes.
- A. Despite
- B. Since
- C. Although
- D. Yet
Explanation: “Although” introduces a contrast between being clever and making mistakes. “Despite” must be followed by a noun or gerund, not a complete clause beginning with “she.”
Correct answer: Although