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Conjunctions and Clause Structure

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Question 1Question →

Which option correctly completes the sentence below?

Hardly had the manager stepped into the office _____ the telephone rang.

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Answer: when

Answer

The conjunction 'when' correctly completes the sentence.
The sentence uses the inverted restrictive structure starting with 'Hardly', which obligatorily pairs with the subordinator 'when' to express two immediate consecutive events.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the introductory restrictive adverbial structure.
The sentence begins with 'Hardly had...', which uses an inverted auxiliary-subject structure.
Sentences introduced by restrictive adverbs such as 'hardly', 'scarcely', or 'barely' require inverted word order in the main clause.
2
Determine the correct correlative subordinator.
The adverb 'hardly' pairs specifically with 'when' to connect the main clause to the time clause.
Standard grammatical convention dictates that 'hardly... when' expresses two events occurring in immediate sequence.

Key Concept

Correlative Conjunctions and Clause Structure
Question 2Question →

Consider the sentence below:

'Neither the principal researcher nor the laboratory assistants _____ aware of the discrepancy in the experimental data.'

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence?

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Answer: were

Answer

were
The word 'were' is correct because when two subjects are connected by 'neither... nor', proximity concord dictates that the verb agrees with the noun phrase nearest to it. Since 'laboratory assistants' is plural and adjacent to the verb, the plural verb 'were' is required.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the clause structure and conjunction type.
The sentence links two noun phrases using the correlative conjunction pair 'Neither... nor'.
Correlative conjunctions of this type require subject-verb agreement based on proximity.
2
Identify the subject closest to the verb position.
The noun phrase closest to the blank is 'the laboratory assistants', which is plural.
Under the principle of proximity concord, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it rather than the initial subject.
3
Select the grammatically correct verb form.
The plural past tense verb 'were' correctly completes the clause.
'were' provides proper agreement for a plural subject in the past tense context.

Key Concept

Correlative Conjunctions and Proximity Concord
Question 3Question →

In the sentence, 'She refused to give up on her research work, ________ she faced numerous financial setbacks and criticism from her peers,' which of the following conjunctions correctly completes the subordinate clause of concession?

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Answer: although

Answer

The subordinating conjunction 'although' correctly completes the sentence by introducing an adverbial clause of concession.
The subordinating conjunction 'although' is correct because it appropriately connects a finite subordinate clause expressing concession to the main clause.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the logical relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause.
The main clause ('She refused to give up...') and the subordinate clause ('she faced numerous financial setbacks...') express contrasting or concessive ideas.
Identifying the clause relationship determines the semantic category of conjunction required.
2
Examine the grammatical structure of the subordinate clause.
The blank precedes a complete finite clause containing both a subject ('she') and a main verb ('faced').
A subordinating conjunction is required to join a finite clause, whereas prepositions require a noun phrase or gerund.
3
Select the option that satisfies both structural and semantic requirements.
The word 'although' serves as a subordinating conjunction of concession, joining the finite clause smoothly to the main clause.
It fulfils both grammatical syntax and concessive meaning.

Key Concept

Conjunctions introducing adverbial clauses of concession
Question 4Question →

Which option correctly completes the sentence below?

"Scarcely had the chief executive officer presented the annual financial report ______ the board members raised critical objections regarding the budget allocation."

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Answer: when

Answer

The option 'when' correctly completes the correlative structure 'scarcely... when'.
In standard English grammar, negative and restrictive adverbs such as 'scarcely', 'hardly', and 'barely' place the auxiliary verb before the subject when fronted, and must be followed by the subordinating conjunction 'when' to introduce the subsequent clause.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the introductory negative/restrictive adverb and sentence structure
The sentence begins with the restrictive adverb 'Scarcely', followed by auxiliary inversion ('had the chief executive officer presented').
Recognizing the initial inverted clause determines the required correlative conjunction pattern.
2
Determine the appropriate correlative pair
'Scarcely' pairs obligatorily with 'when' (or 'before' in rare usage, though 'when' is standard in UTME assessment).
Correlative conjunctions for negative adverbials follow strict pairing rules: 'No sooner... than', 'Scarcely / Hardly / Barely... when'.
3
Evaluate options against grammar rules
The word 'when' fits the required correlative formula perfectly.
Using 'than' misapplies the rule for 'no sooner', while 'that' creates a structural error.

Key Concept

Correlative Conjunctions with Inverted Adverbial Clauses
Estimated Time:50s
Question 5Question →

Not only _______ the historic manuscripts during the restoration project, but they also cataloged the entire collection of ancient coins. Which of the options correctly completes the sentence?

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Answer: did the archivists preserve

Answer

did the archivists preserve
The clause structure demands subject-auxiliary inversion because it commences with the restrictive correlative element 'Not only'. In simple past tense constructions, inversion is formed using the auxiliary 'did' followed by the subject 'the archivists' and the base verb 'preserve'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the clause structure and initial conjunction in the sentence stem.
The sentence begins with the fronted negative/restrictive correlative conjunction 'Not only'.
Initial negative connectives trigger mandatory subject-operator inversion in the main clause.
2
Determine the required grammatical inversion pattern for a past simple narrative context.
The auxiliary verb 'did' must precede the subject 'the archivists', followed by the plain infinitive form of the main verb 'preserve'.
Inverted structures using the auxiliary 'did' require an uninflected bare verb stem.
3
Select the option matching the inverted auxiliary structure 'did + subject + base verb'.
The phrase 'did the archivists preserve' correctly completes the clause structure.
It maintains proper correlative conjunction rules and auxiliary-verb agreement.

Key Concept

Subject-Auxiliary Inversion with Fronted Correlative Conjunctions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 6Question →

Consider the following sentence: '_______ the lead negotiator attempted to reconcile the conflicting demands of both labor unions, neither faction agreed to sign the preliminary accord.' Which of the following conjunctions correctly completes the sentence?

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Answer: Much as

Answer

The subordinating concessive conjunction phrase 'Much as' is the only option that grammatically introduces a complete finite clause ('the lead negotiator attempted...').
The phrase 'Much as' functions as a subordinating conjunction introducing a concessive clause of degree/manner ('although to a great extent'). It is properly followed by a complete finite clause containing a subject ('the lead negotiator') and a main verb ('attempted').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the structure of the dependent clause following the blank.
The clause 'the lead negotiator attempted to reconcile...' contains a explicit subject ('the lead negotiator') and a finite verb ('attempted').
Identifying whether the segment after the blank is a noun phrase or a finite clause determines whether a preposition or a conjunction is required.
2
Evaluate the grammatical category of the choices.
'In spite of' and 'Despite' are prepositions requiring noun phrases/gerunds. 'However' requires an modifier preceding the subject when introducing concessive sub-clauses. 'Much as' operates as a subordinating conjunction of concession taking a finite clause.
Prepositions cannot directly introduce finite clauses without an added nominalizer.
3
Select the option that preserves grammatical harmony and intended concessive meaning.
'Much as' correctly expresses contrast while satisfying the syntactic requirement of the finite clause.
It maintains structural precision without creating a complementation error.

Key Concept

Concessive Subordinating Conjunctions vs. Prepositional Connectives
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 7Question →

Complete the sentence below with the option that correctly satisfies the clause structure requirement:

'Not until the audited financial statements were published _______ the extent of the company's losses.'

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence?

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Answer: did the shareholders realize

Answer

The phrase 'did the shareholders realize' correctly completes the sentence by implementing subject-verb inversion required after an initial negative clause.
The choice 'did the shareholders realize' is correct because fronting a negative clause starting with 'Not until' requires subject-auxiliary inversion in the main clause, using the simple past auxiliary 'did' to match the tense of 'were published'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence structure and opening conjunction element.
The sentence begins with the negative subordinating element 'Not until...', introducing a time clause.
When a sentence starts with a restrictive or negative conjunction/adverbial element like 'Not until', the main clause that follows must undergo subject-auxiliary inversion.
2
Determine the required tense and inversion structure for the main clause.
The subordinate clause uses the simple past tense ('were published'), so the main clause requires the simple past auxiliary 'did' followed by the subject 'the shareholders' and the base verb 'realize'.
Maintaining consistent past tense harmony requires 'did... realize' rather than shifting to the past perfect.

Key Concept

Negative Adverbial Clause Fronting and Inversion
Question 8Question →

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence below?

"The Chief Executive Officer, together with all the regional division heads who ______ recently appointed by the board, ______ expected to attend the strategic retreat."

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Answer: were / is

Answer

The correct option is 'were / is'.
The relative pronoun 'who' introduces a subordinate relative clause that modifies the plural noun phrase 'regional division heads', requiring the plural past-tense verb 'were'. Meanwhile, the principal subject of the main clause is 'The Chief Executive Officer', which remains singular because parenthetical additive expressions such as 'together with...' do not alter the grammatical number of the subject. Thus, the main clause predicate requires the singular verb 'is'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relative clause structure and identify its antecedent.
The relative clause 'who ______ recently appointed by the board' modifies the plural noun phrase 'regional division heads'.
Relative pronouns take the number of their antecedent; since 'heads' is plural, the relative clause requires a plural verb ('were').
2
Identify the primary subject of the main clause and determine its grammatical number.
The main subject is 'The Chief Executive Officer', which is singular.
Prepositional or quasi-conjunction phrases like 'together with all the regional division heads' are additive parenthetical expressions and do not make the subject plural.
3
Select the verb pair that satisfies both clause agreement rules.
The correct verb pair is 'were' for the subordinate relative clause and 'is' for the main clause.
Combining plural agreement for the relative clause and singular agreement for the main clause yields 'were / is'.

Key Concept

Clause structure agreement and subject-verb concord across relative clauses and parenthetical additive phrases
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 9Question →

In the sentence below, which word correctly introduces the subordinate concessive clause?

'________ the lead investigator presented compelling forensic evidence, the jury remained unconvinced of the defendant's guilt.'

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Answer: Although

Answer

Although
The option 'Although' is correct because it is a subordinating conjunction that properly introduces a full subordinate clause equipped with both a subject ('the lead investigator') and a predicate verb ('presented').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the grammatical structure following the blank space
The segment 'the lead investigator presented compelling forensic evidence' contains a explicit subject ('the lead investigator') and a finite verb ('presented'), forming a complete finite subordinate clause.
Determining whether the element following the blank is a clause or a noun phrase dictates whether a subordinating conjunction or a preposition is required.
2
Evaluate the syntactic role required for contrast/concession
A subordinating conjunction of concession is needed to join the subordinate clause to the main clause ('the jury remained unconvinced...').
Prepositions like 'despite', 'in spite of', and 'notwithstanding' take noun phrases or gerunds, whereas 'although' introduces full subordinate clauses.
3
Select the grammatically valid option
'Although' is the only subordinating conjunction among the options that can directly introduce a finite clause.
Using prepositions before a full clause creates a major structural error in English syntax.

Key Concept

Distinction Between Concessive Subordinating Conjunctions and Prepositions
Question 10Question →

Neither the principal investigator nor the research assistants _______ satisfied with the preliminary laboratory results from the trials conducted last week. Which of the following verb forms correctly completes the clause structure?

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Answer: were

Answer

The correct option is the plural past-tense verb 'were'.
When subjects are connected by the correlative conjunction pair 'neither... nor', the verb must agree in number with the subject closest to it. Here, the noun phrase closest to the blank is 'the research assistants', which is plural. Combined with the past temporal indicator 'last week', the correct plural past-tense verb is required.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the conjunction structure and subjects.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction pair 'neither... nor' connecting two noun phrases: 'the principal investigator' (singular) and 'the research assistants' (plural).
Correlative conjunctions connecting subjects require specific proximity concord rules.
2
Apply the rule of proximity concord for 'neither... nor'.
The verb must agree with the noun phrase closest to it, which is the plural noun phrase 'the research assistants'.
When subjects are joined by 'neither... nor', the verb takes the number of the closest subject.
3
Determine the correct tense based on sentence context.
The temporal marker 'last week' indicates a completed past event, selecting 'were' rather than present-tense forms.
Verb tense must align with temporal context markers.

Key Concept

Correlative Conjunctions and Proximity Concord
Question 11Question →

Which of the following sentences correctly expresses a concessive relationship between clauses without structural redundancy or conjunction misuse?

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Answer: Although the newly appointed director implemented strict austerity measures, the company's financial deficit continued to widen.

Answer

The sentence reading 'Although the newly appointed director implemented strict austerity measures, the company's financial deficit continued to widen.'
The sentence starting with 'Although' and continuing directly to the main clause without inserting 'but' or 'yet' correctly joins the subordinate concessive clause to the main clause.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the clause relationship and required conjunction type.
The two clauses express a concession (a contrast between an action and an unexpected outcome).
Concessive relationships require subordinating conjunctions such as 'Although' or 'Even though'.
2
Check for redundant conjunction pairing.
When a subordinate clause begins with 'Although' or 'Even though', no coordinating conjunction ('but', 'yet') should introduce the main clause.
A single complex sentence requires only one connective to link a subordinate clause to a main clause.
3
Verify preposition vs conjunction usage.
'Despite' functions as a preposition and requires a noun phrase (e.g., 'Despite the strict austerity measures...'), whereas 'Although' introduces a subject-verb clause.
Prepositions cannot directly introduce finite clauses.

Key Concept

Concessive Clause Structure and Avoidance of Redundant Conjunctions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 12Question →

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with the word that correctly satisfies the rules of clause structure and inversion.

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Not until the anti-graft agency completed its preliminary investigation the board suspend the managing director.
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Answer

The correct word to complete the clause structure is 'did'.
When a sentence begins with the negative conjunction phrase 'Not until', the subordinate clause ('the anti-graft agency completed its preliminary investigation') must be followed immediately by an inverted main clause. Inversion requires an auxiliary verb before the subject 'the board'. Because the main verb 'suspend' appears in the uninflected base form and the context is past narrative, the past tense dummy auxiliary 'did' must be inserted to form 'did the board suspend'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence structure and identify the conjunction phrase.
The sentence begins with the negative restrictive conjunction phrase 'Not until', which introduces a subordinate temporal clause ('the anti-graft agency completed its preliminary investigation').
Recognizing negative fronted conjunctions is essential because they alter standard main clause word order.
2
Determine the grammatical rule governing main clauses following initial negative conjunctions.
When a sentence starts with a negative or restrictive conjunctional expression such as 'Not until', the main clause must undergo subject-auxiliary inversion (Auxiliary + Subject + Verb).
Standard subject-verb order (Subject + Verb) is ungrammatical following fronted negative clause connectors.
3
Examine the main clause verb form to select the appropriate auxiliary verb.
The main verb 'suspend' is in its bare infinitive form, and the action occurred in the past (aligned with 'completed'). Therefore, the past tense auxiliary verb 'did' is required.
'did' completes the inverted structure 'did the board suspend', maintaining proper tense harmony and clause syntax.

Key Concept

Subject-Auxiliary Inversion after Fronted Negative Subordinate Clauses
Question 13Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the appropriate conjunction that expresses negative purpose and correctly governs the subjunctive clause structure.

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The presiding magistrate ordered the immediate impounding of the vessel, the crew attempt to destroy crucial maritime evidence prior to the tribunal hearing.
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Answer

The correct conjunction is 'lest' (or 'for fear that').
The subordinating conjunction 'lest' (meaning 'for fear that' or 'to prevent the possibility that') is used to express negative purpose. Grammatically, clauses introduced by 'lest' require a subjunctive verb in its base form ('attempt') regardless of subject number, making 'lest' the only conjunction that maintains proper clause structure here.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the semantic relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause.
The main clause describes a preventative action ('ordered the immediate impounding...'), while the subordinate clause expresses an undesirable potential outcome to be prevented ('the crew attempt to destroy...'). This indicates a clause of negative purpose.
Establishing the logical relationship determines the semantic class of conjunction required.
2
Examine the grammatical mood and verb form within the subordinate clause.
The verb 'attempt' is in the uninflected base form (mandative subjunctive) following the collective singular subject 'the crew', rather than the indicative form 'attempts' or past tense 'attempted'.
The subordinating conjunction 'lest' specifically introduces negative purpose clauses and governs either the subjunctive mood (bare infinitive) or 'should + bare infinitive'.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Negative Purpose and Subjunctive Clause Structure
Question 14Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the appropriate conjunction required by the clause structure.

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No sooner had the principal finished speaking the assembly cheered enthusiastically.
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Answer

than
In standard clause structure, the correlative adverbs 'no sooner' must be followed by the conjunction 'than' to connect the main clause with the subordinate clause detailing an immediate subsequent event.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the introductory correlative structure in the sentence.
The main clause begins with the inverted expression 'No sooner had'.
Correlative conjunctions function in strict, fixed grammatical pairs to link clauses.
2
Select the correct paired conjunction to introduce the subsequent clause.
The standard paired conjunction for 'no sooner' is 'than'.
In standard English grammatical structure, 'no sooner' requires 'than' to connect the time clause describing an immediate succeeding event.

Key Concept

Correlative Conjunction Pairing (No sooner... than)
Estimated Time:45s
Question 15Question →

Complete the sentence by supplying the most appropriate subordinating conjunction.

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The committee decided to proceed with the proposed plan, several members raised strong objections during the deliberation.
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Answer

The sentence requires a subordinating conjunction of concession ('although', 'though', or 'even though') to connect the main independent clause with a contrasting subordinate clause.
The sentence presents a contrast between an action taken and an opposing circumstance. Conjunctions such as 'although', 'though', or 'even though' correctly subordinate the clause introduced by 'several members raised strong objections'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relationship between the independent clause and the subordinate clause.
The main clause states that the committee proceeded with the plan, while the subordinate clause mentions opposition from members, showing a logical contrast or concession.
Choosing the correct conjunction requires identifying how the two clauses relate conceptually.
2
Select a subordinating conjunction that joins a full clause expressing contrast.
The conjunctions 'although', 'though', and 'even though' introduce an adverbial clause of concession containing both a subject ('several members') and a verb ('raised').
A subordinating conjunction of concession correctly establishes the contrast without creating grammatical errors or double connectors.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Concession
Question 16Question →

Which subordinating conjunction of cause correctly completes the sentence below?

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The candidate was disqualified from the examination he brought unauthorized materials into the testing hall.
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Answer

The conjunction 'because' (or 'since' / 'as') correctly introduces the adverbial clause of cause.
The sentence establishes a direct cause-and-effect relationship where the subordinate clause explains the reason for the candidate's disqualification. The subordinating conjunction 'because' (or its synonyms 'since' and 'as') appropriately introduces an adverbial clause of cause.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause.
The main clause states an action ('The candidate was disqualified'), while the subordinate clause provides the reason for that outcome.
Determining the logical connection between the clauses is necessary to select the proper conjunction.
2
Select a subordinating conjunction that expresses cause or reason.
'Because', 'since', or 'as' properly link a main clause to an adverbial clause of cause.
Subordinating conjunctions of cause introduce explanations for events described in the main clause.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Cause
Estimated Time:45s
Question 17Question →

Which word correctly completes the sentence below?

"__________ the team had prepared extensively for the debate, they failed to convince the panel of judges."

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Answer: Although

Answer

The subordinating conjunction 'Although' is the correct word to complete the sentence.
The correct choice is 'Although' because it functions as a subordinating conjunction introducing a complete clause of concession ('the team had prepared extensively for the debate') to modify the main clause.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the clause structure following the blank space.
The phrase 'the team had prepared extensively for the debate' contains a subject ('the team') and a finite verb ('had prepared'), forming a full subordinate clause.
Determining whether the expression following the gap is a clause or a noun phrase dictates whether a subordinating conjunction or a preposition is required.
2
Select the grammatically appropriate connector.
'Although' is a subordinating conjunction that correctly introduces an adverbial clause of concession. Prepositions such as 'despite' and 'in spite of' cannot introduce a finite clause directly.
Only subordinating conjunctions can link a dependent clause to a main clause.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions vs. Prepositions in Concessive Clauses
Question 18Question →

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence below correctly.

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Candidates will not be allowed to write the examination they present a valid registration slip.
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Answer

The correct conjunction to complete the sentence is 'unless'.
The conjunction 'unless' functions as a subordinating conjunction of condition meaning 'except if'. It correctly connects the negative main clause with the prerequisite condition in the subordinate clause.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause in the sentence.
The main clause states a negative outcome ('Candidates will not be allowed to write the examination'), which depends on a required prerequisite ('they present a valid registration slip').
Identifying the logical relationship helps determine whether the missing word expresses cause, contrast, time, or condition.
2
Select the subordinating conjunction of condition that means 'except if'.
The conjunction 'unless' means 'if... not' or 'except under the condition that', which fits the required meaning of the sentence.
Using 'unless' establishes that presenting the registration slip is the necessary condition to avoid being barred from the examination.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Condition
Question 19Question →

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence below?

The community development project will proceed according to schedule, ______ the funding is released by the ministry before Friday.

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Answer: provided that

Answer

The correct option is 'provided that' because it introduces a subordinate clause of condition introduced by a finite clause.
'Provided that' is a complex subordinating conjunction used to introduce an adverbial clause of condition. Because the element following the blank is a complete finite clause ('the funding is released...'), a subordinating conjunction is required to join it to the main clause, establishing that the release of funds is the condition for proceeding.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the structure following the blank
The segment 'the funding is released by the ministry before Friday' contains a complete subject ('the funding') and predicate ('is released...'), making it a finite subordinate clause.
Determines whether a conjunction or a preposition is required.
2
Distinguish between prepositions and conjunctions
Prepositions like 'despite' and 'in spite of' cannot introduce finite clauses directly without a relative structure like 'the fact that'. Subordinating conjunctions like 'provided that' and 'unless' can introduce full clauses.
Eliminates grammatically invalid prepositional choices.
3
Evaluate the logical context of the sentence
The main clause states the project will proceed under the positive condition that funds are released. 'Provided that' correctly expresses this prerequisite, whereas 'unless' ('if not') produces an illogical meaning.
Selects the conjunction that maintains both correct grammar and coherent logic.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Condition vs. Prepositions
Question 20Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct conjunction to complete the result clause structure.

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It was a stormy night that all flight operations at the airport were suspended.
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Answer

such
The conjunction 'such' correctly pairs with 'that' to form a cause-and-effect construction when modifying a noun phrase ('a stormy night').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the structure of the noun phrase following the blank.
The blank precedes the noun phrase 'a stormy night' composed of an article, an adjective, and a singular countable noun.
The choice between 'such' and 'so' depends on whether a noun phrase or a standalone adjective/adverb follows.
2
Identify the clause connector that completes the result clause.
The sentence uses 'that' later in the clause to introduce the result of the stormy weather.
The correlative structure 'such + noun phrase + that' introduces a cause-and-effect relationship.

Key Concept

Correlative Conjunctions of Result (such... that vs. so... that)
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