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The government requires that these forms should be submitted before the end of the financial year.- a)that these forms should be submitted
- b)that these forms be submitted
- c)for these forms to be submitted
- d)these forms submission
- e)these forms should be submitted
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The government requires that these forms should be submitted before the end of the financial year.
a)
that these forms should be submitted
b)
that these forms be submitted
c)
for these forms to be submitted
d)
these forms submission
e)
these forms should be submitted
 | Rajeev Kumar answered |
Option B uses the correct subjunctive form of the verb "be" after the verb "requires" in the expression of a requirement or demand. The subjunctive form is used to indicate necessity or obligation.
Option A includes the unnecessary phrase "should be," which is not required in this context.
Option C changes the structure of the sentence and is not as concise as the original sentence.
Option D changes the sentence structure and does not convey the intended meaning. It also lacks the verb "be" after "forms."
Option E includes the unnecessary phrase "should be" and is not as concise as option B.
Therefore, option B is the best choice as it correctly uses the subjunctive form and maintains the intended meaning of the sentence.
Trying to keep her balance on the icy surface, the last competitor's ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow.- a)the last competitor's ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow.
- b)the ski-tip of the last competitor caught the pole and somersaulted in the soft snow.
- c)the last competitor caught the pole with the tip of her ski, and somersaulted into the soft snow.
- d)the last competitor caught the pole with her ski-tip, which made her somersault into the soft snow.
- e)the last competitor somersaulted into the soft snow when the tip of her ski was caught by the pole.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Trying to keep her balance on the icy surface, the last competitor's ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow.
a)
the last competitor's ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow.
b)
the ski-tip of the last competitor caught the pole and somersaulted in the soft snow.
c)
the last competitor caught the pole with the tip of her ski, and somersaulted into the soft snow.
d)
the last competitor caught the pole with her ski-tip, which made her somersault into the soft snow.
e)
the last competitor somersaulted into the soft snow when the tip of her ski was caught by the pole.
 | Avinash Sharma answered |
The original sentence has a misplaced modifier, which causes confusion about who or what is trying to keep their balance on the icy surface. In the original sentence, it suggests that "the last competitor" is trying to keep her balance, but it is more likely that it is the speaker (or someone else) who is trying to keep their balance.
Option A repeats the original sentence without making any changes, so it still contains the misplaced modifier.
Option B rephrases the sentence to clarify that it is the ski-tip of the last competitor that caught the pole and somersaulted, but it does not address the issue of the misplaced modifier.
Option C correctly rephrases the sentence to indicate that the last competitor caught the pole with the tip of her ski and somersaulted into the soft snow. It fixes the issue of the misplaced modifier and provides a clear and grammatically correct sentence.
Option D introduces a relative clause with the pronoun "which," but it is not necessary and makes the sentence more wordy.
Option E changes the sentence structure and focuses on the somersault rather than the action of catching the pole. It also introduces the passive voice, which can make the sentence less clear.
Therefore, option C is the best choice as it resolves the issue of the misplaced modifier and provides a clear and concise sentence.
After arduous months of fighting, the sight of the white flag being raised generated as much relief on the victor's side than it did on the vanquished.- a)as much relief on the victor's side than it did on the vanquished.
- b)as much relief among the victors as among the vanquished.
- c)as much relief on the victor's side as it did on the vanquished's.
- d)relief both on the victor's side as well as on the vanquished's.
- e)relief both for the victor and the vanquished side.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
After arduous months of fighting, the sight of the white flag being raised generated as much relief on the victor's side than it did on the vanquished.
a)
as much relief on the victor's side than it did on the vanquished.
b)
as much relief among the victors as among the vanquished.
c)
as much relief on the victor's side as it did on the vanquished's.
d)
relief both on the victor's side as well as on the vanquished's.
e)
relief both for the victor and the vanquished side.
 | Wyatt Coleman answered |
Explanation:
The sentence is comparing the relief felt by the victors with the relief felt by the vanquished when the white flag was raised. We need to choose an option that correctly compares the relief on both sides.
Option A: "as much relief on the victors side than it did on the vanquished."
This option is incorrect because it incorrectly compares the relief on the victors side to the relief on the vanquished.
Option B: "as much relief among the victors as among the vanquished."
This option is correct because it correctly compares the relief among the victors to the relief among the vanquished.
Option C: "as much relief on the victors side as it did on the vanquisheds."
This option is incorrect because it adds an unnecessary pronoun "it" after "as," making the sentence awkward and grammatically incorrect.
Option D: "relief both on the victors side as well as on the vanquisheds."
This option is incorrect because it uses "both" incorrectly. "Both" should be used when comparing two things, not when comparing relief on two sides.
Option E: "relief both for the victor and the vanquished side."
This option is incorrect because it uses "both" incorrectly. "Both" should be used when comparing two things, not when comparing relief on two sides.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option B "as much relief among the victors as among the vanquished."
The sentence is comparing the relief felt by the victors with the relief felt by the vanquished when the white flag was raised. We need to choose an option that correctly compares the relief on both sides.
Option A: "as much relief on the victors side than it did on the vanquished."
This option is incorrect because it incorrectly compares the relief on the victors side to the relief on the vanquished.
Option B: "as much relief among the victors as among the vanquished."
This option is correct because it correctly compares the relief among the victors to the relief among the vanquished.
Option C: "as much relief on the victors side as it did on the vanquisheds."
This option is incorrect because it adds an unnecessary pronoun "it" after "as," making the sentence awkward and grammatically incorrect.
Option D: "relief both on the victors side as well as on the vanquisheds."
This option is incorrect because it uses "both" incorrectly. "Both" should be used when comparing two things, not when comparing relief on two sides.
Option E: "relief both for the victor and the vanquished side."
This option is incorrect because it uses "both" incorrectly. "Both" should be used when comparing two things, not when comparing relief on two sides.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option B "as much relief among the victors as among the vanquished."
The temperature dropped suddenly last night, which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.- a)which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
- b)which will mean that the frost will kill the shoots emerging from the soil.
- c)and this will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
- d)and the resulting frost will kill the shoots that are emerging from the soil.
- e)and as a result, the shoots will be killed by the frost, emerging from the soil.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The temperature dropped suddenly last night, which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
a)
which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
b)
which will mean that the frost will kill the shoots emerging from the soil.
c)
and this will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
d)
and the resulting frost will kill the shoots that are emerging from the soil.
e)
and as a result, the shoots will be killed by the frost, emerging from the soil.
 | Sydney Jenkins answered |
Explanation:
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option and see if it accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence.
a) which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
This option accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence. It states that the drop in temperature will result in the shoots being killed by the frost.
b) which will mean that the frost will kill the shoots emerging from the soil.
This option changes the meaning of the sentence slightly. It suggests that the frost itself will actively kill the shoots, rather than the drop in temperature causing their death.
c) and this will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
This option is redundant and unnecessarily adds an extra phrase without adding any new information. It can be eliminated.
d) and the resulting frost will kill the shoots that are emerging from the soil.
This option accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence. It states that the resulting frost will kill the shoots that are emerging from the soil.
e) and as a result, the shoots will be killed by the frost, emerging from the soil.
This option is grammatically incorrect and lacks clarity. The phrase "emerging from the soil" should not be separated from the noun it modifies ("shoots"). Additionally, the placement of the comma is incorrect, which affects the overall clarity of the sentence.
Based on the analysis, option 'D' accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence without any errors or unnecessary additions. Therefore, option 'D' is the correct answer.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option and see if it accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence.
a) which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
This option accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence. It states that the drop in temperature will result in the shoots being killed by the frost.
b) which will mean that the frost will kill the shoots emerging from the soil.
This option changes the meaning of the sentence slightly. It suggests that the frost itself will actively kill the shoots, rather than the drop in temperature causing their death.
c) and this will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.
This option is redundant and unnecessarily adds an extra phrase without adding any new information. It can be eliminated.
d) and the resulting frost will kill the shoots that are emerging from the soil.
This option accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence. It states that the resulting frost will kill the shoots that are emerging from the soil.
e) and as a result, the shoots will be killed by the frost, emerging from the soil.
This option is grammatically incorrect and lacks clarity. The phrase "emerging from the soil" should not be separated from the noun it modifies ("shoots"). Additionally, the placement of the comma is incorrect, which affects the overall clarity of the sentence.
Based on the analysis, option 'D' accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence without any errors or unnecessary additions. Therefore, option 'D' is the correct answer.
The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to promise financial rewards for ideas, but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.- a)but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.
- b)but to ensure that the person who makes the suggestion will be receiving recognition for his contribution.
- c)but rather by ensuring that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.
- d)but rather ensure that suggestion-maker receives recognition for his contribution.
- e)but instead make sure that the suggestion-maker will receive recognition.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to promise financial rewards for ideas, but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.
a)
but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.
b)
but to ensure that the person who makes the suggestion will be receiving recognition for his contribution.
c)
but rather by ensuring that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.
d)
but rather ensure that suggestion-maker receives recognition for his contribution.
e)
but instead make sure that the suggestion-maker will receive recognition.
| | Rajeev Kumar answered |
Option A, "but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution," accurately maintains the meaning of the original sentence. It properly contrasts the approach of not relying on financial rewards with the alternative of ensuring recognition for the person making the suggestion. The wording is clear and grammatically correct.
Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.- a)Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.
- b)Our being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow.
- c)Being abandoned by our friends, we feel great sorrow.
- d)Abandoned by our friends, sorrow is the result.
- e)We feel great sorrow when our friends abandon us.
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.
a)
Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.
b)
Our being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow.
c)
Being abandoned by our friends, we feel great sorrow.
d)
Abandoned by our friends, sorrow is the result.
e)
We feel great sorrow when our friends abandon us.
 | Benjamin Nelson answered |
Explanation:
Context:
The sentence is expressing the feeling of sorrow that arises when friends abandon us.
Analysis of Options:
- a) This option correctly identifies the subject of the sentence as "Being abandoned by our friends" causing sorrow.
- b) This option changes the focus to the action of abandonment rather than the feeling of sorrow.
- c) This option changes the structure of the sentence, making it less clear.
- d) This option changes the structure of the sentence and is less clear.
- e) This option maintains the focus on the feeling of sorrow when friends abandon us, making it the most appropriate choice.
Conclusion:
Option e is the correct answer as it accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence. It maintains clarity and focuses on the cause and effect relationship between being abandoned by friends and feeling sorrow.
It ought to be her with whom you share your secrets, not me.- a)her with whom you share your secrets, not me
- b)her with whom you share your secrets, not I.
- c)she with whom you share your secrets, not me.
- d)she with whom you share your secrets, not I.
- e)her with who you share your secrets, not me.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
It ought to be her with whom you share your secrets, not me.
a)
her with whom you share your secrets, not me
b)
her with whom you share your secrets, not I.
c)
she with whom you share your secrets, not me.
d)
she with whom you share your secrets, not I.
e)
her with who you share your secrets, not me.
| | Rajeev Kumar answered |
Option A correctly uses the objective pronoun "her" to refer to the person with whom the speaker suggests sharing secrets. It also uses the correct preposition "with" and the relative pronoun "whom" to maintain grammatical accuracy. The other options either use incorrect pronouns or introduce grammatical errors.
Among the many reasons for his defeat in the election was his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions, and his unwarranted attack on his chief opponent.- a)was his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions
- b)were his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions
- c)were his arrogant assumptions that his constituents were incapable of understanding economical conditions
- d)were his arrogant assumption that his constituents would be incapable of understanding economics
- e)was the arrogant assumption that his constituents was incapable of understanding economic conditions
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Among the many reasons for his defeat in the election was his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions, and his unwarranted attack on his chief opponent.
a)
was his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions
b)
were his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions
c)
were his arrogant assumptions that his constituents were incapable of understanding economical conditions
d)
were his arrogant assumption that his constituents would be incapable of understanding economics
e)
was the arrogant assumption that his constituents was incapable of understanding economic conditions
| | Sydney Jenkins answered |
Reason for choosing option B:
The correct answer is option B because it correctly uses the plural form "were" to match the subject "his arrogant assumptions." The sentence is discussing multiple assumptions made by the candidate, so the plural form is necessary.
Explanation:
The sentence is discussing the reasons for the candidate's defeat in the election. Two reasons are mentioned in the sentence:
1. Arrogant assumption: The candidate's assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions is mentioned as one reason for his defeat. This assumption implies that the candidate believed his constituents were not intelligent enough to comprehend economic issues.
2. Unwarranted attack: The candidate's unwarranted attack on his chief opponent is also mentioned as a reason for his defeat. This attack indicates that the candidate made baseless criticisms or accusations against his opponent.
The sentence uses the phrase "among the many reasons" to suggest that there were multiple factors contributing to the candidate's defeat. Therefore, the plural form "were" is required to match the subject "his arrogant assumptions."
The other options can be eliminated for the following reasons:
- Option A: The singular form "was" is incorrect because it does not match the plural subject "his arrogant assumption."
- Option C: The word "economical" is incorrect. The correct word is "economic," which refers to matters related to the economy.
- Option D: The word "would" is incorrect because it implies a future condition. The sentence is discussing the candidate's assumption about his constituents' current understanding of economics.
- Option E: The singular form "was" is incorrect because it does not match the plural subject "his constituents." Additionally, the word "was" should be followed by the plural noun "conditions" rather than the singular noun "condition."
Overall, option B is the correct answer because it correctly uses the plural form "were" to match the plural subject "his arrogant assumptions."
The correct answer is option B because it correctly uses the plural form "were" to match the subject "his arrogant assumptions." The sentence is discussing multiple assumptions made by the candidate, so the plural form is necessary.
Explanation:
The sentence is discussing the reasons for the candidate's defeat in the election. Two reasons are mentioned in the sentence:
1. Arrogant assumption: The candidate's assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions is mentioned as one reason for his defeat. This assumption implies that the candidate believed his constituents were not intelligent enough to comprehend economic issues.
2. Unwarranted attack: The candidate's unwarranted attack on his chief opponent is also mentioned as a reason for his defeat. This attack indicates that the candidate made baseless criticisms or accusations against his opponent.
The sentence uses the phrase "among the many reasons" to suggest that there were multiple factors contributing to the candidate's defeat. Therefore, the plural form "were" is required to match the subject "his arrogant assumptions."
The other options can be eliminated for the following reasons:
- Option A: The singular form "was" is incorrect because it does not match the plural subject "his arrogant assumption."
- Option C: The word "economical" is incorrect. The correct word is "economic," which refers to matters related to the economy.
- Option D: The word "would" is incorrect because it implies a future condition. The sentence is discussing the candidate's assumption about his constituents' current understanding of economics.
- Option E: The singular form "was" is incorrect because it does not match the plural subject "his constituents." Additionally, the word "was" should be followed by the plural noun "conditions" rather than the singular noun "condition."
Overall, option B is the correct answer because it correctly uses the plural form "were" to match the plural subject "his arrogant assumptions."
More and more holidaymakers are choosing to fly to remote islands in search of the perfect beach; seeking sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.- a); seeking sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.
- b); seeking sad, sun, palm trees and not entertainment.
- c), with sand, sun, palm trees and no entertainment.
- d), they seek sand, sun and palm trees, rather than entertainment centers.
- e); they seek sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
More and more holidaymakers are choosing to fly to remote islands in search of the perfect beach; seeking sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.
a)
; seeking sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.
b)
; seeking sad, sun, palm trees and not entertainment.
c)
, with sand, sun, palm trees and no entertainment.
d)
, they seek sand, sun and palm trees, rather than entertainment centers.
e)
; they seek sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.
| | Rajeev Kumar answered |
Option E accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence. It maintains the parallel structure and clearly states that holidaymakers are choosing remote islands for sand, sun, and palm trees instead of entertainment centers. The other options either introduce grammatical errors, change the meaning, or lack clarity in their phrasing.
The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herself as though she were a licensed practitioner.- a)as though she were a licensed practitioner.
- b)as though she was a licensed practitioner.
- c)like she was a licensed practitioner.
- d)like as if she was a licensed practitioner.
- e)as if she was a practitioner with a license.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herself as though she were a licensed practitioner.
a)
as though she were a licensed practitioner.
b)
as though she was a licensed practitioner.
c)
like she was a licensed practitioner.
d)
like as if she was a licensed practitioner.
e)
as if she was a practitioner with a license.
| | Rajeev Kumar answered |
Option A is the correct choice as it uses the subjunctive mood correctly. The verb "were" is used instead of "was" to express a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact condition.
Option B uses "was" instead of the correct subjunctive form "were" and is grammatically incorrect.
Option C changes the structure and uses "like" instead of "as though," which is not as appropriate in this context.
Option D introduces redundancy and awkwardness by using both "like" and "as if."
Option E changes the meaning slightly by referring to a practitioner with a license instead of directly addressing the impostor's behavior.
Therefore, option A is the best choice as it uses the correct subjunctive form and maintains the intended meaning of the sentence.
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