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English Language
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Instructions

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

I’ll eat the egg …. you fry it or boil it.

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Answer

either

if

whether

unless

Explanation

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Correct Answer
C
whether
I’ll eat the egg whether you fry it or boil it.
Why this is correct:
The conjunction “whether” is used to introduce alternatives, often in the structure “whether… or.” In this sentence, “whether” introduces the two alternative ways of preparing the egg (frying or boiling) and indicates that the speaker will eat the egg regardless of the preparation method chosen. The conjunction “whether” correctly connects the main clause and the subordinate clause expressing the alternatives.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect
A
either
Why this is incorrect:
“Either” is used to refer to one of two alternatives, but it is not used as a conjunction to introduce the alternatives themselves. In this sentence, “either” would be incorrect and incomplete.
B
if
Why this is incorrect:
“If” is used to introduce a condition, but in this sentence, the speaker is not stating a condition for eating the egg. The speaker will eat the egg unconditionally, regardless of the preparation method.
D
unless
Why this is incorrect:
“Unless” is used to introduce an exception or a negative condition. In this sentence, there is no exception or negative condition mentioned, so “unless” would be incorrect.

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