36. …. he lives in a cold, ill-equipped house,
he refuses to move.
(A) In spite
(B) Although
(C) Despite
(D) Whereas
37. It is too difficult …. live alone.
(A) to them to
(B) to them
(C) for them
(D) for them to
38. They have two daughters …. refuse to
help them.
(A) which both
(B) both of whom
(C) of whom both
(D) both of which
39. Old people are sometimes …. poor ….
they cannot live alone.
(A) such / as
(B) so / than
(C) such / that
(D) so / that
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36. To determine the correct answer between (A) In spite, (B) Although, (C) Despite, and (D) Whereas, we need to understand the context of the sentence. The sentence is expressing a contrast between someone living in a cold, ill-equipped house and their refusal to move. We need a word that shows this contrast.
The correct answer is (B) Although. The sentence can be rewritten as "Although he lives in a cold, ill-equipped house, he refuses to move."
To get to this answer, we can break down the sentence:
- "Although" introduces a concession or contrast.
- "he lives in a cold, ill-equipped house" describes the person's living conditions.
- "he refuses to move" indicates their refusal to relocate.
So, (B) Although is the correct answer.
37. To determine the correct answer between (A) to them to, (B) to them, (C) for them, and (D) for them to, we need to consider the sentence structure and the meaning being conveyed.
The correct answer is (D) for them to. The sentence can be rewritten as "It is too difficult for them to live alone."
To get to this answer, we can break down the sentence:
- "It is too difficult" indicates the level of difficulty.
- "for them" specifies who is finding it difficult.
- "to live alone" describes the action that is difficult for them.
So, (D) for them to is the correct answer.
38. To determine the correct answer between (A) which both, (B) both of whom, (C) of whom both, and (D) both of which, we need to analyze the sentence structure and meaning.
The correct answer is (B) both of whom. The sentence can be rewritten as "They have two daughters, both of whom refuse to help them."
To get to this answer, we can break down the sentence:
- "They have two daughters" gives us background information.
- "both of whom" introduces the two daughters and establishes that both daughters are being talked about.
- "refuse to help them" describes the action of the daughters refusing to help.
So, (B) both of whom is the correct answer.
39. To determine the correct answer between (A) such/as, (B) so/than, (C) such/that, and (D) so/that, we need to understand the sentence structure and the meaning being conveyed.
The correct answer is (C) such/that. The sentence can be rewritten as "Old people are sometimes so poor that they cannot live alone."
To get to this answer, we can break down the sentence:
- "Old people are sometimes" gives us the subject.
- "so poor" describes the level of poverty.
- "that they cannot live alone" explains the consequence of their poverty.
So, (C) such/that is the correct answer.