Question 80
HardOriginal questionChoose the word that correctly completes the sentence.
The main road was closed, so we had no ______ but to take the forest track.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
An alternative is another choice. "No alternative but" means no other choice.
Worth noting
Alternate means every other one, as in alternate days.
- Concept
- The right word or spelling: "alternative"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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