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Choose the sentence in which "fair" is an adjective.
  • a)
    The fair is coming to town next week.
  • b)
    Life isn't always fair.
  • c)
    I think it's only fair that we split the cost.
  • d)
    The teacher graded the test fairly. 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun naidu answered
The word "which" is used correctly.

1. The boy, which was wearing a red hat, ran down the street.
2. She bought a new dress, which was her favorite color.
3. I couldn't decide which movie to watch.
4. The dog, which was a Labrador retriever, wagged its tail.

Choose the sentence in which "minute" is an adjective.
  • a)
    The meeting lasted for several minutes.
  • b)
    She waited until the last minute to start her homework.
  • c)
    The minute details of the painting were stunning.
  • d)
    He gave me a minute to think about my answer.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

Adjective Use:
- In the sentence "The minute details of the painting were stunning," the word "minute" is used as an adjective to describe the small or precise details of the painting.

Other Options:
- Option a: "The meeting lasted for several minutes" uses "minute" as a noun to indicate a unit of time.
- Option b: "She waited until the last minute to start her homework" uses "minute" as a noun to indicate a specific point in time.
- Option d: "He gave me a minute to think about my answer" uses "minute" as a noun to indicate a short period of time.

Conclusion:
- The correct usage of "minute" as an adjective can be seen in option c, where it describes the detailed aspects of the painting.

Choose the sentence in which "wind" is not a verb.
  • a)
    He had to wind the clock every day.
  • b)
    I like to wind down with a good book before bed.
  • c)
    The path winds through the forest.
  • d)
    The wind blew my hat off my head.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanjula rao answered
You are using "which" correctly:

1. Which is your favorite color?
2. I don't know which book to choose.
3. He asked me which way to go.
4. The restaurant, which is located downtown, has the best food.

Choose the sentence in which "bass" is a noun.
  • a)
    He caught a bass on his fishing trip.
  • b)
    The music had a great bass line.
  • c)
    The singer's voice was so low, it sounded like a bass.
  • d)
    The boat was filled with bass from the fisherman's catch.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Urvashi das answered
Explanation:

- Sentence Analysis:
The sentence "He caught a bass on his fishing trip" is the only option where "bass" is used as a noun.
- Noun:
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this context, "bass" refers to the type of fish that was caught on the fishing trip.
- Other Options:
In option B, "bass" is used as an adjective to describe the type of line in music. In option C, "bass" is used as an adjective to describe the low quality of the voice. In option D, "bass" is used to describe the quantity of fish caught, but it is not the main focus of the sentence.
- Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct sentence where "bass" is used as a noun is option A, "He caught a bass on his fishing trip."

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