Practice NAT English questions with answers and explanations.
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'Over' describes movement above and across an obstacle.
It is appropriate for jumping across a wall.
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'Connected by' identifies the means or link joining two places.
The road functions as that connecting means.
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'Since' introduces the starting point of a period continuing to the present.
'Monday' is a specific starting point.
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'For' introduces a duration of time.
'Three days' states the length of the absence.
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'Because' introduces the reason for staying home.
The dependent clause explains the cause.
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'Although' introduces a contrast between the rain and the continuation of the match.
It is a subordinating conjunction of concession.
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'Unless' means except if and states a necessary condition.
Entry is denied without the identity card.
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'So that' introduces the purpose of saving money.
The laptop purchase is the intended result.
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'Whereas' contrasts the preferences of the two sisters.
It joins two clauses with opposing information.
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The correct correlative pair is 'either...or.'
The two alternatives are expressed in parallel form.
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'Both...and' joins two qualities that are equally true.
The construction correctly links the parallel adjectives.
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The fixed correlative structure is 'no sooner...than.'
It shows that the second event followed immediately.
