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English grammar covers how words, phrases and clauses combine to form correct sentences. It includes tenses, parts of speech, prepositions, articles, voice, reported speech, agreement, infinitives, gerunds, adverb position, transitions, punctuation, sentence structure and inversion, with special attention to distinctions such as phrases versus clauses and active versus passive voice.

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2141. Choose the correct option.

  • A. It Was pretty easy for me to do a decision about where to go to university.
  • B. It was pretty easy for me to make a decision about where to go to university.
  • C. It was pretty easy for me to have a decision about where to go to university.
  • D. "Have" implies that someone else made the decision and you simply possess it, which likely isn't the intended meaning.

Explanation: It was pretty easy for me to make a decision about where to go to university.

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Correct answer: It was pretty easy for me to make a decision about where to go to university.

2142. Choose the correct option.

  • A. Dad's car broke down on the highway, but he did not have enough credit on his phone to make a phone call.
  • B. Dad's car broke down on the highway, but he did not have enough credit on his phone to have a phone call.
  • C. Dad's car broke down on the highway, but he did not have enough credit on his phone to do a phone call
  • D. Dad's car broke down on the highway, but he did not have enough credit on his phone to get a phone call

Explanation: Dad's car broke down on the highway, but he did not have enough credit on his phone to make a phone call.

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Correct answer: Dad's car broke down on the highway, but he did not have enough credit on his phone to make a phone call.

2143. In each question in the following, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one.

  • A. Not until the next morning did she realized how serious it was.
  • B. Not until the next morning did she realize how serious it was?
  • C. Not until the next morning she realized how serious it was.
  • D. Not until the next morning did she realize how serious it was.

Explanation: "Not until the next morning did she realize how serious it was."

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Correct answer: Not until the next morning did she realize how serious it was.

2144. In each question in the following, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one.

  • A. If you don't have money enough, I can lend you some.
  • B. If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some.
  • C. If you don't have enough money, I could lend you some.
  • D. If you don't have enough money, I can borrow you some.

Explanation: "If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some."

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Correct answer: If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some.

2145. In each question in the following, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one.

  • A. I hardly spoke any Japanese when I first came here, and I've learned a lot since then.
  • B. I hard spoke any Japanese when I first came here, but I've learned a lot since then.
  • C. 1 hardly spoke any Japanese when I first came here, but I've learned a lot since then.
  • D. I hardly spoke some Japanese when I first come here, but I've learned a lot since then.

Explanation: "I hardly spoke any Japanese when I first came here, but I've learned a lot since then."

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Correct answer: 1 hardly spoke any Japanese when I first came here, but I've learned a lot since then.

2146. NADRA data show that the number of citizens receiving welfare _ again last year even though an economic slowdown pushed more people into _

  • A. NADRA data show that the number of citizens receiving welfare _ again last year even though an economic slowdown pushed more people into _
  • B. reduced... affluence
  • C. jumped... subservience
  • D. tripled... pauperism
  • E. declined... poverty

Explanation: - Correct Answer: E - Explanation: The sentence talks about an increase in the number of citizens receiving welfare despite an economic…

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Correct answer: declined... poverty

2147. Karachi's teachers received the third-largest salary hike in the country last year but still did not move up in national_

  • A. competition
  • B. readings
  • C. ranting
  • D. ratings
  • E. rankings

Explanation: Correct Answer: D - Explanation: The sentence talks about teachers receiving a salary hike but not moving up in national something.

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Correct answer: ratings

2148. Despite signs of a truce, the country's dilemma remains, should they let the north country remain _or should they _it.

  • A. autonomous... conquer
  • B. free... self-governing
  • C. independent... separated
  • D. quelled... annexed
  • E. subordinate... subservient

Explanation: - Correct Answer: A - Explanation: The sentence presents a dilemma, and the words in the blanks should represent two different options.

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Correct answer: autonomous... conquer

2149. As the last _slice of Arabian coastal plain bordering the continent's vast equatorial rainforests, the region, known as the Gwadar, is a biologically_ mosaic of forests, savannas, lagoons, lakes, and beaches that, until recently, was virtually unknown to science.

  • A. underdeveloped... luxuriant
  • B. uncharted... broken
  • C. examined... plentiful
  • D. undeveloped... rich
  • E. explored... abounding

Explanation: - Correct Answer: D - Explanation: The sentence talks about the last slice of Arabian coastal plain that was unknown until recently.

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Correct answer: undeveloped... rich

2150. Shamim Durani has expressed his hope that the project can _support for conserving the pirowal forests

  • A. raise
  • B. rally
  • C. mount
  • D. foster
  • E. booster

Explanation: - Correct Answer: B - Explanation: The sentence talks about expressing hope for the project to support conserving the Pirowal forests.

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Correct answer: rally

2151. The term conservationist had been defined by some as a person who believes that the natural world is endlessly _and beautiful, and therefore as much of it as possible should be_

  • A. irrational... preserved
  • B. abhorrent... salvaged
  • C. fascinating... saved
  • D. exhilarated... promoted
  • E. appealing... distinguished

Explanation: - Correct Answer: C - Explanation: The sentence talks about defining a conservationist as someone who believes the natural world is…

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Correct answer: fascinating... saved

2152. _temporary power lines and data cables, huddled around laptops and editing equipment, journalists and technicians were _out news to many outposts.

  • A. Among... burning
  • B. Although... turning
  • C. Using... tossing
  • D. Despite... writing
  • E. Amid... churning

Explanation: Correct Answer: E - Explanation: The sentence talks about journalists and technicians working on news.

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Correct answer: Amid... churning

2153. The country is a regional_ an absolute but highly dynamic monarchy that has created an economic _out of little more than vision, geography and will.

  • A. anomaly... powerhouse
  • B. synchronicity... giant
  • C. incongruity... dwarf
  • D. paradox... dependency
  • E. discrepancy... power

Explanation: Correct Response: A - Explanation: The sentence describes the country as a monarchy that has created an economic something out of vision…

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Correct answer: anomaly... powerhouse

2154. Children not only provide cheap labor, but they are also_ as they do not complain about mental tensions given to them or about harsh treatment.

  • A. impertinent
  • B. facile
  • C. presumptuous
  • D. hesitant
  • E. docile

Explanation: - Correct Answer: E - Explanation: The sentence talks about children providing cheap labor and not complaining.

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Correct answer: docile

2155. Is it really that important to _ my availability for the wedding?

  • A. Confirm
  • B. Dismiss
  • C. Deny
  • D. Comply

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Confirm - Explanation: The sentence is questioning the significance of verifying availability, and "confirm" means to…

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Correct answer: Confirm

2156. I was _ to answer her ridiculous questions about my personal life because of the tight spot she placed me in.

  • A. Eager
  • B. Noticed
  • C. Happy
  • D. Compelled

Explanation: - Correct Answer: d. Compelled - Explanation: The sentence implies feeling forced or pressured, and "compelled" means being forced or…

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Correct answer: Happy

2157. The _ between the two families led to bitter relations between their children.

  • A. Dispute
  • B. Cordial
  • C. Encouragement
  • D. Excitement

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Dispute - Explanation: The sentence describes a conflict, and "dispute" means a conflict or disagreement.

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Correct answer: Dispute

2158. It is extremely easy to get _ by your mobile phone, especially while working.

  • A. Highlighted
  • B. Dismissed
  • C. Distracted
  • D. Reverted

Explanation: - Correct Answer: c. Distracted - Explanation: The sentence suggests losing focus, and "distracted" means having one's attention diverted.

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Correct answer: Distracted

2159. He was unable to _ his feelings of disgust.

  • A. Disguise
  • B. Highlight
  • C. Intimidate
  • D. Release

Explanation: Correct Answer: a. Disguise - Explanation: The sentence implies being unable to hide feelings, and "disguise" means to conceal or hide.

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Correct answer: Disguise

2160. A few words of _ through a rough phase can help someone get.

  • A. Craziness
  • B. Encouragement
  • C. Details
  • D. Denial

Explanation: - Correct Answer: b. Encouragement - Explanation: The sentence implies helping someone through a difficult phase, and "encouragement"…

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Correct answer: Encouragement
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