She decided to _ the new responsibility, although it required her to sacrifice personal time. A) take up ✅ B) put off C) give up D) call off
He had to _ his initial hesitation and speak in front of the audience. A) get over ✅ B) fall through C) back out D) turn up
I couldn’t attend the seminar, _ my colleague briefed me on all the important points. A) so ✅ B) yet C) but D) or
She always tries to _ new opportunities, even when others advise caution. A) take up ✅ B) put off C) call off D) give up
He refused to compromise his principles, _ everyone tried to persuade him. A) although ✅ B) because C) unless D) so
She managed to _ a solution despite the challenging circumstances. A) devise ✅ B) neglect C) abandon D) ignore
He continued to work _ obstacles, which demonstrated his determination. A) despite ✅ B) because C) unless D) although
I refrained from commenting, _ I didn’t want to offend anyone. A) because ✅ B) although C) unless D) so
She acted _ she knew the answer, even though she was unsure. A) as if ✅ B) unless C) because D) although
He explained the process clearly, _ everyone understood the steps involved. A) so that ✅ B) although C) unless D) because
She continued her practice, _ the criticism she received from some colleagues. A) despite ✅ B) because C) unless D) although
The organization aims to _ innovative solutions to global problems. A) implement ✅ B) ignore C) abandon D) reject
I will attend the conference, _ I have completed my pending assignments. A) provided ✅ B) although C) unless D) so
She demonstrated remarkable _ in completing the project ahead of schedule. A) efficiency ✅ B) slowness C) negligence D) hesitation
He handled the negotiations with great _ and avoided unnecessary conflicts. A) tact ✅ B) recklessness C) arrogance D) negligence
Despite being inexperienced, he managed to _ the complex assignment. A) pull off ✅ B) back out C) fall through D) give up
I wanted to explain my point, she interrupted me, I had to wait for another opportunity. A) but, so ✅ B) and, or C) yet, but D) or, and
She decided to _ volunteering, although it required her to sacrifice personal time. A) take up ✅ B) put off C) fall through D) look into
He tends to _ unnecessary trouble, even when it could have been avoided. A) stir up ✅ B) turn up C) call off D) give up
I had to _ the meeting until next week because of scheduling conflicts. A) put off ✅ B) call off C) carry on D) back out
She tried to _ the project, although the resources were limited. A) work out ✅ B) give up C) run into D) take off
He finally managed to _ the promotion, despite strong competition from colleagues. A) pull off ✅ B) back out C) call off D) put off
He often _ people who criticize him, even when the feedback is constructive. A) looks down on ✅ B) calls off C) falls through D) turns up
She decided to _ the offer, although she was unsure about the responsibilities. A) go along with ✅ B) give up C) back out D) carry on
Despite setbacks, the team managed to _ a solution that satisfied all stakeholders. A) come up with ✅ B) fall through C) back out D) give up
He always _ problems with patience, even in stressful situations. A) deals with ✅ B) turns up C) calls off D) looks down on
I couldn’t attend the lecture, _ my colleague briefed me on all the important points. A) so ✅ B) but C) yet D) or
She decided to _ yoga classes to maintain her health, although she had a busy schedule. A) take up ✅ B) put off C) give up D) call off
He had to _ his initial hesitation and accept the challenge, even though it was daunting. A) get over ✅ B) fall through C) back out D) turn up
I couldn’t reach the client, _ my colleague managed to secure the deal. A) yet ✅ B) so C) and D) but
She acts as if she responsible for the entire project, she is actually a junior member. A) were, yet ✅ B) is, and C) has been, or D) will be, but
He studied diligently, he encountered difficult questions, he completed the exam successfully. A) although, yet ✅ B) and, or C) but, yet D) so, yet
I wanted to help her, she refused, I respected her decision. A) but, and ✅ B) and, or C) yet, but D) or, and
She looked nervous, she greeted everyone warmly, nobody noticed her anxiety. A) yet, and ✅ B) and, or C) but, yet D) or, but
He prepared for the presentation, he was exhausted, he delivered it flawlessly. A) although, yet ✅ B) and, or C) but, yet D) so, yet
I would have helped you, you had asked earlier, I was unable to due to other responsibilities. A) if, but ✅ B) unless, and C) although, or D) because, so
She continued to practice, she felt discouraged, her teacher praised her perseverance. A) although, and ✅ B) and, or C) but, yet D) so, yet
He refused to admit his mistake, everyone expected him to, he finally confessed after repeated persuasion. A) although, yet ✅ B) and, or C) but, yet D) or, and
I planned to attend the workshop, I had other pressing tasks, I requested my colleague to join instead. A) but, so ✅ B) and, or C) yet, but D) or, and
She acts as if she responsible for the entire project, she is actually a junior member. A) were, yet ✅ B) is, and C) has been, or D) will be, but
He studied diligently, he faced difficult questions, he completed the exam successfully. A) although, yet ✅ B) and, or C) but, yet D) so, yet
I wanted to explain, she interrupted me, I had to wait for another opportunity. A) but, so ✅ B) and, or C) yet, but D) or, and
Despite being inexperienced, he managed to _ the complex assignment. A) pull off ✅ B) back out C) fall through D) give up
She acted _ she had nothing to worry about, even though the situation was serious. A) as if ✅ B) unless C) because D) although
He handled the negotiations with great _ and avoided unnecessary conflicts. A) tact ✅ B) recklessness C) arrogance D) negligence
I will support your plan, _ it aligns with ethical principles and regulations. A) provided ✅ B) unless C) although D) because
She continued her work diligently, _ the challenges she faced. A) despite ✅ B) because C) unless D) although
The CEO’s decision reflected his _ and foresight in strategic planning. A) prudence ✅ B) recklessness C) negligence D) folly
He explained the complex theory _ everyone could grasp the concept clearly. A) so that ✅ B) although C) unless D) because
She decided to _ the initiative, despite initial hesitation from the team. A) pursue ✅ B) abandon C) ignore D) reject