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8291. spot the error It is in such moments(A) of gloom and depression(B) that the immortal superiority(C ) of genius and virtue most strongly appear.(D)
- A. is in such moments
- B. gloom and depression
- C. the immortal superiority
- D. most strongly appear
Explanation: option D "most strongly appear" as the correct answer.The sentence should read:"It is in such moments of gloom and depression that the immortal superiority of genius and virtue most strongly appear."The verb "appear" is in the plural form because it agrees with the plural subject "genius and virtue". The adverb "most strongly" modifies the verb "appear", emphasizing the intensity of the appearance.
Correct answer: most strongly appear8292. Not only our life style but people themselves _ also been changed.
- A. has
- B. have
- C. was
- D. are
Explanation: Have" is the correct verb form to use because it agrees with the plural subject "people".
Correct answer: have8293. Harry was the only one of the Earthmen who _ trying to build a rocket.
- A. was
- B. were
- C. are
- D. has
Explanation: "Was" is the correct verb form to use because it agrees with the singular subject "Harry".
Correct answer: was8294. The commune deals with those peasants having wages that _ too low.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
Explanation: "Are" is the correct verb form to use because it agrees with the plural subject "wages".
Correct answer: are8295. choose the correct option
- A. Every one of the prisons are full.
- B. Every one of the prisons had full.
- C. Every one of the prisons have full.
- D. Every one of the prisons is full.
Explanation: Every one" is a singular phrase, so the verb "is" (not "are") agrees with it.- "Every one" means each individual prison, so the sentence is saying that each prison is full.
Correct answer: Every one of the prisons is full.8296. choose the correct option
- A. Your voice was recognized by me at once.
- B. . All her boats has been lost in the storm.
- C. A committee of five were appointed
- D. The crowd were very big.
Explanation: This sentence is grammatically correct, with the verb "was recognized" agreeing with the singular subject "Your voice".
Correct answer: Your voice was recognized by me at once.8297. choose the correct option
- A. He is one of the students who has been registered with us.
- B. He is one of the students who was registered with us.
- C. He is one of the students who are registered with us.
- D. He is one of the students who is registered with us.
Explanation: The phrase "one of the students" is a singular noun phrase, but it refers to a member of a larger group (the students).- The verb "are" agrees with the plural noun "students", which is the subject of the relative clause.- This is an example of a "plural verb with a singular noun phrase" construction, where the verb agrees with the plural noun in the relative clause, rather than the singular noun phrase
Correct answer: He is one of the students who are registered with us.8298. choose the correct option
- A. Time, tide wait for no men.
- B. Time and tide wait for no man.
- C. The time and the tide weight for no man.
- D. Time and tide waits over no man.
Explanation: This is a traditional proverbial expression that means that time and tide (the natural flow of events and the ocean's tides) are unstoppable and don't wait for anyone.- The subject-verb agreement is correct, with the plural noun phrase "time and tide" agreeing with the plural verb "wait".- The phrase "wait for no man" is an idiomatic expression meaning "don't wait for anyone
Correct answer: Time and tide wait for no man.8299. choose the correct option
- A. These scissors are very sharp.
- B. This scissor is very sharp.
- C. This scissors is very sharp.
- D. These scissor are very sharp.
Explanation: Scissors" is a plural noun, even though it refers to a single object.- The verb "are" agrees with the plural noun "scissors".- The sentence is describing the quality of the scissors, and the plural verb form is correct.
Correct answer: These scissors are very sharp.8300. choose the correct option
- A. Eight days is the time allotted to build the set for the opera.
- B. Eight days are the time allotted to build the set for the opera.
- C. Eight days have been the time allotted to build the set for the opera
- D. Eight days were the time allotted to build the set for the opera.
Explanation: "Eight days" is a singular noun phrase, referring to a single period of time.- The verb "is" agrees with the singular noun phrase "Eight days".- The sentence is describing a current or general situation, so the present simple tense is correct.
Correct answer: Eight days is the time allotted to build the set for the opera.