Complete the sentence with appropriate options in the blanks. He worked hard…
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Complete the sentence with appropriate options in the blanks.
He worked hard _______ he could pass the exam _______ secure a scholarship.
Answer: B. so that / and — Concept Subordinating conjunctions show the relationship between a main clause and a dependent clause. “So that” introduces purpose, while a coordinating…
- A.
because / but
- B.
so that / and
- C.
unless / so
- D.
although / or
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Correct answer: B
Concept
Subordinating conjunctions show the relationship between a main clause and a dependent clause.
“So that” introduces purpose, while a coordinating conjunction such as “and” joins parallel actions or goals.
Application
The first blank connects working hard with its purpose—passing the exam. Therefore, “so that” supplies a purpose clause.
The second blank joins the parallel goals “pass the exam” and “secure a scholarship”. Therefore, “and” supplies coordination.
Contrast
The pair “because / but” would state a cause and then a contrast, which does not express the intended purpose and addition.
The pair “unless / so” introduces a negative condition and a result connector, not the required purpose-plus-addition relation.
The pair “although / or” introduces concession and an alternative, changing both intended relationships.
Result
He worked hard so that he could pass the exam and secure a scholarship.