Quantifiers/Determiners - Test (MCQ) - Verbal MCQ

We have interviewed with twenty candidates for the vacant position, but none of them was actually a good fit.

Explanation:

The given statement states that Oakland is about to go bilingual, with two official languages, but only one of them is English. To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning of the options:

• Both: This option implies that both languages are English, which contradicts the statement.


• None: This option implies that there are no official languages, which also contradicts the statement.


• Neither: This option implies that neither of the two official languages is English, which aligns with the statement.


• Either: This option implies that either of the official languages is English, which contradicts the statement.


• No: This option implies that there are no official languages, which contradicts the statement.

Therefore, the correct answer is C: Neither as it correctly indicates that none of the two official languages in Oakland is English.

Explanation:
To solve this question, we need to determine the correct word that completes the sentence and describes the keys on some computers.
Key points to consider:
- The sentence states that there are keys on some computers.
- These keys can have as many as five different functions.
Analysis of the given options:
- Option A: "either" means one or the other, but it does not indicate multiple functions. This option can be eliminated.
- Option B: "each" implies that every key can have multiple functions. This option fits the context and is a possible answer.
- Option C: "none" means no functions, which contradicts the given information. This option can be eliminated.
- Option D: "every" suggests that all keys have the same functions, but the sentence states that each key can have multiple functions. This option can be eliminated.
- Option E: "both" implies two functions, but the sentence states that the keys can have as many as five different functions. This option can be eliminated.
Conclusion:
After analyzing the options, we can determine that the correct answer is B: each. This option accurately describes the keys on some computers, stating that each key can have multiple functions (up to five).

Use of "either" when we think of the two people or things as individuals. We use "either" with a singular noun.
Hence, No argument could move either man from this decision.
Man(singular noun)
 

Answer: C. Both / and / neither

Explanation:

In the given sentence, we need to fill in the blanks with appropriate words that convey the meaning correctly.

Let's analyze the options given:

A: Both / and / either - This option is incorrect because "either" is not the correct word to use in this context.

B: Neither / nor / both - This option is incorrect because "neither" is not the correct word to use in this context.

C: Both / and / neither - This option is correct because "both" indicates that both Peter and Michael come here often, "and" is used to join the two subjects, and "neither" indicates that neither of them gives us help.

D: Either / or / all - This option is incorrect because "either" and "or" are not the correct words to use in this context, and "all" does not convey the intended meaning.

E: Both / or / any - This option is incorrect because "or" is not the correct word to use in this context, and "any" does not convey the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Both / and / neither.

Explanation:
The correct answer is B:

each

.

Here's why:

• When the sentence says "He gave", it implies that advice was given to multiple people.


• The word "each" is used to refer to individual members of a group, so it is the most appropriate choice to indicate that advice was given to each person individually.


• The other options are not suitable in this context:




• A: "every" implies that advice was given to all people collectively, but it doesn't specify that each person received individual advice.


• C: "the whole" refers to the entire group, but it doesn't indicate advice given to each person individually.


• D: "much" is used to measure quantity, not applicable in this context.


• E: "no" indicates that no advice was given, which contradicts the given information.

Therefore, the correct answer is B:

each

.

none of these/all

There were a few people on the beach,so we weren't completely alone.

Explanation:
The sentence states that the two brothers got up at 8:30 that day. It then goes on to say that "of them were tired, because of them had slept well."
To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze the sentence and identify the correct pronouns to use.
- The sentence states that "of them were tired," which indicates that both brothers were tired.
- The sentence also states that "because of them had slept well," which indicates that neither of the brothers had slept well.
Based on this analysis, we can determine that the correct answer is A: Both / neither.
- "Both" accurately represents the fact that both brothers were tired.
- "Neither" accurately represents the fact that neither of the brothers had slept well.

Explanation:
The correct answer is C: every.
Reasoning:
- The sentence states that "Everyone should have a check-up with the dentist." This implies that it is a general recommendation for all individuals.
- The phrase "six months" indicates the frequency of the check-up. It suggests that it should be done regularly at specific intervals.
- Among the given options, "every" is the most suitable word to indicate regular and recurring intervals.
- Option A, "another," implies a repeated action but does not specify the frequency of occurrence.
- Option B, "each," is similar to "every" but is not as commonly used to indicate regular intervals.
- Option D, "all," is too general and does not convey the specific frequency mentioned in the sentence.
- Option E, "the whole," is not appropriate in this context as it does not convey the meaning of regular check-ups.
Thus, the correct answer is C: every.