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I am _________ university student.
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Tejas Jain answered
Answer:

Grammar Rule: Use "a" before a singular noun beginning with a consonant sound.

Explanation:

In the given sentence, the word "university" begins with a consonant sound, represented by the letter "u". Therefore, we use "a" before the word "university" to make it grammatically correct.

Explanation in HTML bullet points:

Grammar Rule: Use "a" before a singular noun beginning with a consonant sound.

Explanation:

  • The word "university" begins with a consonant sound represented by the letter "u".
  • Therefore, we use "a" before the word "university" to make it grammatically correct.


Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A'.

Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive nouns.
Those ____ wings had red and yellow dots on them.
  • a)
    Butterfly's    
  • b)
    Butterflies's 
  • c)
    Butterflies'   
  • d)
    Butterflys'
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Freak Artworks answered

The correct possessive noun to fill in the blank is Butterflies'.

Explanation:


  • The sentence is talking about the wings of multiple butterflies, so the noun needs to be plural.

  • To show possession for plural nouns, we add an apostrophe after the plural form of the word.

  • In this case, the plural form of "butterfly" is "butterflies".

  • Therefore, the correct possessive form is "butterflies'".

  • The apostrophe comes after the "s" because it is a regular plural noun.


Therefore, the correct answer is C: Butterflies'.

The town ______ is not very large.
  • a)
    Itself
  • b)
    There 
  • c)
    Here
  • d)
    Themselves
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ruchi Basu answered
Explanation:
The given sentence is incomplete as it lacks a proper subject. The subject of the sentence is missing which makes the sentence incomplete. We need to find the correct word to complete the sentence.

The correct word that can be used to complete the sentence is "itself". The correct sentence would be "The town itself is not very large".

Meaning of the sentence:
The town is not very large. The word "itself" emphasizes the town and suggests that the town is not large, but it is the town in question.

Parts of Speech:
The word "itself" is a reflexive pronoun.

Usage of Reflexive Pronoun:
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of the sentence are the same. "Itself" is used to emphasize the subject of the sentence.

Examples:
- The dog itself dug a hole in the garden.
- The book itself was very interesting.
- The movie itself was not very good, but the soundtrack was amazing.

Therefore, the correct option is A) Itself.

You know that as well as ______.
  • a)
    I
  • b)
    Me   
  • c)
    We
  • d)
    they
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anushka Rane answered
However, I can provide a simplified explanation for the correct answer.

The correct answer is "Me."

Explanation:

The sentence is incomplete and requires an object pronoun to complete it. An object pronoun is a word that substitutes for the object of a verb. In this sentence, the object pronoun required is "me" because it refers to the same person as the subject of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct sentence is "You know that as well as me."

The phone _________ while I was cooking dinner.
  • a)
    Rings
  • b)
    Rang
  • c)
    Was ringing
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anand thakur answered
Answer:
The correct option is B) Rang.

Explanation:

- The given sentence is in the past tense, which means that the action has already happened in the past.
- The verb "ring" is an irregular verb, which means that its past tense form is different from its base form.
- The past tense form of "ring" is "rang".
- Therefore, the correct sentence is "The phone rang while I was cooking dinner", which means that the phone made a sound to indicate an incoming call during the time the speaker was cooking dinner.

Our dog is of a very good breed as _____ is the offspring of two very champion dogs and inherited _____  features.
  • a)
    This / its
  • b)
    He / them
  • c)
    She / theirs
  • d)
    That / his
  • e)
    It / their
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Shalini Iyer answered
Explanation:

In this sentence, we are talking about a dog, which is a non-human entity. So, we should use the pronoun 'it' to refer to the dog. The other options, such as 'he', 'she', or 'that' are not appropriate because they imply a gender or distance that is not relevant to the sentence.

Answer:
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'E': It / their.

The moment ______ is lost is lost forever.
  • a)
    Which   
  • b)
    That 
  • c)
    What  
  • d)
    Who
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

The correct answer to the given question is option 'A' - "Which".

The given sentence is a common saying, which means that once a particular time or opportunity is missed, it cannot be regained or recovered again. Hence, it is important to seize the moment and make the most out of it.

The word "which" is used as a relative pronoun in this sentence. It is used to refer to a thing or an idea that has been mentioned earlier in the context. Here, the word "moment" is the antecedent of the relative pronoun "which".

The word "that" can also be used as a relative pronoun, but it is used to refer to a specific person, thing, or idea in a sentence. For example, "The book that I am reading is very interesting".

The word "what" is used as a pronoun to ask questions or to introduce a clause. For example, "What do you want to eat?" or "I don't know what to do".

The word "who" is used as a relative pronoun to refer to a person or people in a sentence. For example, "The girl who was singing is my sister".

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - "Which".

He _________ for the results.
  • a)
    Waits
  • b)
    Is waiting
  • c)
    Waited
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

**B) Is waiting**

When we talk about the present continuous tense, we use the form of "be" (am, is, are) followed by the present participle form of the verb (-ing). In this case, the subject "He" is singular, so we use "is" as the form of "be." Therefore, the correct answer is "is waiting."

Let's break down the answer further:

1. **Present Continuous Tense:** The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or are planned for the future. It is formed using the present tense of the verb "be" (am, is, are) followed by the present participle form of the main verb (-ing).

2. **Subject-Verb Agreement:** In English, verbs must agree with their subjects in terms of number (singular or plural). In this case, the subject "He" is a singular pronoun, so we need to use the singular form of the verb "be," which is "is."

3. **Present Continuous Form of "Be":** The present continuous form of "be" is "is" when used with a singular subject. For example, "He is waiting," "She is running," or "It is raining."

4. **The Verb "Wait":** The verb "wait" is used to describe the action of staying in one place or delaying an action until a particular time or event. In this case, we need to use the present participle form of "wait," which is "waiting," to form the present continuous tense.

Putting it all together, "He is waiting" is the correct answer because it follows the rules of subject-verb agreement and the formation of the present continuous tense.

______ has stolen my watch.
  • a)
    Some
  • b)
    Somebody
  • c)
    None 
  • d)
    Anybody
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Somebody has stolen my watch.
Correct pronoun: Somebody
Incorrect pronoun: Sone, none, anybody

Which sentence is NOT correct?
  • a)
    We worked hardly.
  • b)
    They ran quickly. 
  • c)
    The boys slept heavily. 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Prateek Patel answered
Incorrect Sentence: We worked hardly.

Explanation:
The sentence "We worked hardly" is not correct because the word "hardly" is an adverb that means "barely" or "scarcely". Therefore, using "hardly" in the context of working would mean that the person did not work much or barely worked at all. The correct adverb to use in this context is "hard", which means "with great effort".

Corrected Sentences:
- We worked hard.
- We worked with great effort.

Conclusion:
It is important to use the correct adverb in a sentence to convey the intended meaning accurately. Using the wrong adverb can change the entire meaning of the sentence.

As for _____, I prefer to let people make up _____ minds.
  • a)
    Myself / each other's
  • b)
    I / his own
  • c)
    Mine / one another's
  • d)
    Me / their own
  • e)
    My / theirs
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ameya Shah answered
Explanation:

The sentence is talking about someone's preference in letting people decide for themselves. The correct answer is option D, which is "Me / their own."

- Subject and Predicate: The sentence has a subject "I" and a predicate "prefer to let people make up their own minds."
- Indirect Object: The sentence also has an indirect object "people" to whom the action of letting them decide is being done.
- Possessive Pronouns: The sentence uses possessive pronouns to show ownership. "Me" is the possessive pronoun used instead of "I" to show ownership of the preference. "Their" is used to show ownership of the minds being made up.
- Correct Answer: The correct answer is "Me / their own" because it uses the correct possessive pronouns and makes grammatical sense.

In summary, the sentence talks about someone's preference in letting people decide for themselves. The correct answer is "Me / their own" because it uses the correct possessive pronouns.

Andrea had a ________ in her hair yesterday.
  • a)
    Nice yellow bow
  • b)
    Yellow nice bow
  • c)
    Bow nice yellow
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sreemoyee Das answered
Explanation:
In the given sentence, Andrea had a bow in her hair yesterday. The sentence is describing the bow, and the bow is being described by an adjective "nice" and a color "yellow". The correct order of adjectives in English is:

1. Opinion (nice)
2. Size (big)
3. Age (old)
4. Shape (round)
5. Color (yellow)
6. Origin (French)
7. Material (silk)

Therefore, the correct order of adjectives in this sentence is "nice yellow bow".

Answer:
The correct answer is option 'A', "Nice yellow bow".

Let ______ esteem other better than himself.
  • a)
    Each
  • b)
    Every 
  • c)
    All 
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Shivam Sen answered
The correct answer is option 'A' - Each.

Explanation:
This statement is a part of a verse in the Bible, from the book of Philippians 2:3. The verse says, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." It teaches us the importance of humility and putting others before ourselves.

Here, the word "each" is used to emphasize that every individual should esteem others better than themselves. It means that each person should have the attitude of humility and should value others above themselves.

Therefore, the correct answer to this question is option 'A' - Each.

The solicitor wrote a letter to Ann and _____ in which he asked us if we could settle the matter between _____ .
  • a)
    I / us
  • b)
    Me / us
  • c)
    Myself / ours
  • d)
    Mine / our
  • e)
    Me / we
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Avantika Raj answered
Does this sound awkward?

Mom wrote a letter from Spain to Canada addressed to Hazel and me in which she asked if we could settle the fight between we

it really does sound awkward! but if you write this sentence...

Mom wrote a letter from Spain to Canada addressed to Hazel and me in which she asked if we could settle the fight between us

of course it sounds correct and it makes perfect sense! similarly the above sentence also sounds and makes perfect sense.

whenever anyone has a doubt like this we should put all the options in the sentence and see what sounds nice and makes perfect sense


Choose the best synonym for the following words.
Destination
  • a)
    Determine
  • b)
    End
  • c)
    Acknowledgement
  • d)
    Furthermore
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohini Seth answered
Synonym for "Destination":

The best synonym for the word "Destination" is "End".

Explanation:

To determine the correct synonym for the word "Destination", we need to understand the meaning of the word and compare it with the given options:


  1. Determine: This word means to decide or figure out something. It does not convey the same meaning as "Destination".

  2. End: This word refers to the final point or conclusion of something, which aligns with the meaning of "Destination". Therefore, this is the best synonym.

  3. Acknowledgement: This word means the act of recognizing or admitting something. It does not have the same meaning as "Destination".

  4. Furthermore: This word means in addition or moreover. It does not convey the same meaning as "Destination".


Therefore, the best synonym for "Destination" is "End" (option B).

We can go by bus __________ we can walk.
  • a)
    And
  • b)
    But
  • c)
    Or
  • d)
    So
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
The correct answer is option C: Or.
Here's why:
- The sentence is expressing two possible options: going by bus and walking.
- The conjunction "or" is used to present alternatives or choices.
- The word "or" indicates that the two options are mutually exclusive, meaning that only one of the options can be chosen.
Therefore, the correct conjunction to complete the sentence is "or" as it accurately conveys the meaning of presenting alternative choices.

I _________ well for the exam.
  • a)
    Prepared
  • b)
    Have prepared
  • c)
    Had prepared
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anuj Kulkarni answered
When there is no reference to any specific past time, we usually use the present perfect to talk about finished actions or situations.

He is _________ honest official.
  • a)
    An
  • b)
    A
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    No article
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea shah answered
Explanation:
The correct article to be used before the word 'honest official' is 'a'.

- Indefinite article 'a' is used before a singular noun that is unspecified or not previously mentioned.
- Here, the word 'official' is a singular countable noun and 'honest' is an adjective that describes the noun.

Therefore, the sentence should be written as "He is a honest official."

When the little boy grabbed the lizard, _____ tail broke off in _____ hand.
  • a)
    It's / his
  • b)
    It / him
  • c)
    Its / his
  • d)
    It / one's
  • e)
    Its / he's
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Harsh Malik answered
Explanation:

In this sentence, we are talking about a lizard and a little boy. The sentence is saying that the little boy grabbed the lizard and as a result, the lizard's tail broke off in his hand.

To answer this question, we need to understand the difference between "its" and "his" or "him."

- "Its" is a possessive pronoun that is used to refer to something that belongs to an animal, plant, or inanimate object.
- "His" and "him" are both personal pronouns that are used to refer to a male person. "His" is a possessive pronoun and "him" is an objective pronoun.

In this sentence, we know that the lizard's tail broke off in the little boy's hand.

- "Its" would be incorrect because we are talking about the lizard's tail, not the lizard itself.
- "Him" would also be incorrect because we are not talking about the little boy being broken.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Its / his" because the lizard's tail belongs to the lizard and it broke off in the little boy's hand.

Which of the following is an example of proper noun?
  • a)
    Mr. Nayar 
  • b)
    Parimal Zoological Park
  • c)
    Bridge Towne Park    
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rahul Kumar answered
Answer:
The correct answer is D: All of these.
Explanation:
Proper nouns are used to refer to a specific person, place, or thing. They always begin with a capital letter. Let's analyze each option to determine if it is a proper noun:
A: Mr. Nayar - This is a proper noun as it refers to a specific person, Mr. Nayar.
B: Parimal Zoological Park - This is a proper noun as it refers to a specific place, the Parimal Zoological Park.
C: Bridge Towne Park - This is a proper noun as it refers to a specific place, Bridge Towne Park.
Therefore, all the options mentioned are examples of proper nouns.

This book has won _________ Booker prize.
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    The
  • c)
    No article
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Manisha Joshi answered
The correct article to fill in the blank is 'The'. This is because the sentence is referring to a specific prize - the Booker prize.

Explanation:

- Definite article 'The': The definite article 'the' is used to refer to a specific noun that is already known to the speaker and the listener. In this case, the speaker is referring to a specific prize - the Booker prize.

- Booker prize: The Booker prize is a prestigious literary award given to the best original novel written in English language and published in the UK. It is one of the most coveted awards in the literary world.

- Function of articles: Articles are words that come before nouns and provide information about the noun. There are two types of articles - definite (the) and indefinite (a/an).

- Importance of using correct articles: Using the correct article is important to convey the intended meaning of the sentence. In this case, using 'the' instead of 'a' or no article indicates that the sentence is referring to a specific prize - the Booker prize.

In conclusion, the correct article to fill in the blank is 'The', as the sentence is referring to a specific prize - the Booker prize.

I am pleased _________ my exam results.
  • a)
    With
  • b)
    About
  • c)
    At
  • d)
    All of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Maulik Singh answered
Explanation:

The correct answer to the given question is option 'D', which means all of the above. Let us see why all options are correct in this case.

a) With - When we say 'pleased with', it means we are satisfied or happy with something. So, if we say "I am pleased with my exam results", it means we are happy with the outcome of our exams.

b) About - When we say 'pleased about', it means we are happy or excited about something. So, if we say "I am pleased about my exam results", it means we are excited or happy about the result we have achieved.

c) At - When we say 'pleased at', it means we are happy or satisfied with a particular situation or event. So, if we say "I am pleased at my exam results", it means we are satisfied and happy with the outcome of our exams.

Therefore, all the options (with, about, and at) are correct in this case, and the correct answer is option 'D' - all of the above.

Summary:

- The correct answer to the given question is option 'D' - all of the above.
- 'Pleased with', 'pleased about', and 'pleased at' are all correct in this context.
- When we say 'pleased with', it means we are satisfied or happy with something.
- When we say 'pleased about', it means we are happy or excited about something.
- When we say 'pleased at', it means we are happy or satisfied with a particular situation or event.

Those are probably the ___________ curtains in the store.
  • a)
    Fancyest
  • b)
    Fanciest
  • c)
    Most fanciest
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
Comparative and superlative forms of adjectives are used to compare two or more things. In this sentence, we are comparing the curtains in the store to determine which ones are the best.

The correct answer is option 'B' - Fanciest.

Here's why:

1. Superlative form: When we want to compare one thing to all others in a group, we use the superlative form of an adjective. The superlative form is created by adding "-est" to the end of the adjective. For example, "big" becomes "biggest."

2. Adjective: The word "fancy" is the adjective used to describe the curtains.

3. Most fanciest: Using "most" with the superlative form is incorrect. It's redundant and unnecessary.

4. Fanciest: Adding "-est" to "fancy" gives us "fanciest," which is the correct superlative form.

Therefore, the correct sentence is "Those are probably the fanciest curtains in the store."

_____ two rings here on my little finger belonged to _____ grandmother.
  • a)
    These / my
  • b)
    That / mine
  • c)
    Those / me
  • d)
    The / myself
  • e)
    This / my
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

In this sentence, we are talking about the possession of two rings on the little finger.

Determining the correct pronoun to use depends on the location of the speaker and the listener in relation to the object being referred to.

The correct answer is option A, "These/my". Here's why:

- "These" is the correct demonstrative pronoun to use because the rings are close to the speaker and can be seen or pointed to.
- "My" is the correct possessive pronoun to use because the rings belong to the speaker.
- Option B, "That/mine", would be incorrect because "that" implies that the rings are farther away from the speaker and not being directly referred to.
- Option C, "Those/me", would also be incorrect for the same reason as option B.
- Option D, "The/myself", would be incorrect because "the" is a definite article and doesn't work as a pronoun in this context, and "myself" is a reflexive pronoun that doesn't fit the sentence structure.
- Option E, "This/my", would be incorrect because "this" implies that the rings are singular or the speaker is only referring to one of the rings.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "These/my".

You remind me _________ a boy I was at school with.
  • a)
    Of
  • b)
    Off
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Hiral Roy answered
Understanding the Correct Usage: "Of" vs. "Off"
In the sentence "You remind me _________ a boy I was at school with," the correct option is "of." Let's break down why this is the case.
The Meaning of "Remind Me of"
- "Remind me of" is a phrase used to indicate that someone or something evokes memories or thoughts of another person or thing.
- In this context, "remind" functions as a verb that needs a preposition to connect it to the subject.
Why "Of" is Correct
- The preposition "of" is used to show relationships or connections between nouns.
- When you say "remind me of," you're establishing a connection between the current subject and the boy you remember from school.

Understanding "Off"
- The word "off" typically indicates separation, distance, or removal.
- For example, "take the book off the shelf" means to remove it from that location.
Common Usage and Examples
- "Remind me of" is commonly used in everyday English.
- Example: "This song reminds me of summer."
- "Off" does not fit in this context and would not convey the intended meaning.
Conclusion
Using "of" in the phrase "remind me of" helps clarify the relationship between the subject and the memory being referenced. Therefore, the sentence should be completed as "You remind me of a boy I was at school with."

It is too bad that Ms. Kumari will not be coming to teach us next year.
  • a)
    Clause
  • b)
    Phrase
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The correct answer is a) Clause.

A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can function as a sentence. The phrase "It is too bad" is a clause because it contains a subject ("it") and a verb ("is"). The phrase "Ms. Kumari will not be coming to teach us next year" is also a clause because it contains a subject ("Ms. Kumari") and a verb ("will be coming").
Together, the two clauses form a complete sentence: "It is too bad that Ms. Kumari will not be coming to teach us next year."

I bought ________ oranges.
  • a)
    Great some big
  • b)
    Big great some
  • c)
    Some great big
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ameya Shah answered
Parts of Speech in the Sentence

In order to understand why the correct answer is option 'C', we need to analyze the sentence and identify the parts of speech used.

The sentence in question is: "I bought ________ oranges."

- "I" is a pronoun, representing the person who did the action (in this case, buying the oranges).
- "bought" is a verb, indicating the action that was taken.
- "oranges" is a noun, the object that was bought.

Choosing the Correct Adjectives

The missing word in the sentence is an adjective, which is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, we need an adjective to describe the oranges that were bought.

The options given are:

a) Great some big
b) Big great some
c) Some great big

Out of these options, option 'C' is the correct one. Here's why:

- "Some" is an adjective that means "an unspecified amount or number". In this case, it indicates that the number of oranges bought is not important, just that there were some.
- "great" is an adjective that means "very good" or "impressive". It describes the quality of the oranges.
- "big" is an adjective that means "large in size". It also describes the oranges.

Putting these three adjectives together, we get "Some great big oranges", which means that the oranges that were bought were of good quality and large in size, but the exact number is not important.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the correct answer to the question "I bought ________ oranges" is option 'C', which reads "Some great big". This answer uses three adjectives to describe the oranges that were bought: "some" to indicate an unspecified amount, "great" to describe their quality, and "big" to describe their size.

His wife is suffering _________ hepatitis.
  • a)
    Of
  • b)
    With
  • c)
    From
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sreemoyee Das answered
Explanation:

When we say "suffering from," it means that the person has a certain condition or ailment. In this case, the wife has hepatitis, which is a disease that affects the liver. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this sentence is "from."

Using the preposition "of" or "with" would not be accurate in this context.

- "Of" is used to indicate possession or connection between two things, which is not the case here.
- "With" is used to indicate that someone has a certain thing, but it does not necessarily mean that they are suffering from it. For example, "He is with a cold" means that he has a cold, but he may not necessarily be suffering from it.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "His wife is suffering from hepatitis."

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