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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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  • A. Appalling
  • B. Dreading
  • C. Happy
  • D. Supportive

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Appalling - Explanation: The sentence shows his friends were 'disappointed' in him, and "appalling" means awful or…

Correct answer: Appalling
  • A. Subvert
  • B. Appraise
  • C. Dismiss
  • D. Happy

Explanation: - Correct Answer: b. Appraise - Explanation: The sentence implies evaluating damages, and "appraise" means to assess or evaluate.

Correct answer: Appraise
  • A. Cursing
  • B. Healthy
  • C. Impersonating
  • D. Fatal

Explanation: - Correct Answer: d. Fatal - Explanation: The sentence implies that diseases like diabetes can potentially cause death, and "fatal" means…

Correct answer: Fatal
  • A. Glistened
  • B. Glassy
  • C. Polished
  • D. Brushed

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Glistened - Explanation: The sentence implies that the floor had a shiny and refined appearance, and "glistened"…

Correct answer: Glistened
  • A. Intimidating
  • B. Funny
  • C. Appealing
  • D. Hideous

Explanation: Correct Answer: d. Hideous - Explanation: The sentence implies a crime of an unbecoming nature, and "hideous" means something of an…

Correct answer: Hideous
  • A. Aimless
  • B. Exciting
  • C. Haphazard
  • D. Orderly

Explanation: - Correct Answer: c. Haphazard - Explanation: The sentence implies a lack of order or definite pattern, and "haphazard" means lacking…

Correct answer: Haphazard
  • A. Imposed
  • B. Intended
  • C. Irritated
  • D. Disputed

Explanation: - Correct Answer: b. Intended - Explanation: The correct answer is 'intended' because it means that a person is working towards achieving…

Correct answer: Intended
  • A. Successful
  • B. In vain
  • C. Plausible
  • D. Coercive

Explanation: Correct Answer: b. In vain - Explanation: The correct answer is 'in vain,' which means that the attempts were unsuccessful.

Correct answer: In vain
  • A. Jealousy
  • B. Friendship
  • C. Cooperation
  • D. Mayhem

Explanation: Correct Answer: a. Jealousy - Explanation: The sentence implies that envy or jealousy led to quarrels, and "jealousy" means envy or…

Correct answer: Jealousy
  • A. Muster
  • B. Collect
  • C. Put together
  • D. Construct

Explanation: Correct Answer: a. Muster - Explanation: The correct answer is 'muster,' which means to gather courage or strength.

Correct answer: Muster
  • A. Dutifulness
  • B. Courage
  • C. Negligence
  • D. Failure

Explanation: - Correct Answer: c. Negligence - Explanation: The correct answer is 'negligence,' which means deprivation of attention or due care…

Correct answer: Negligence
  • A. Precautions
  • B. Heed
  • C. Attention
  • D. Stance

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Precautions - Explanation: The correct answer is 'precautions,' which means the necessary steps and methods of care…

Correct answer: Precautions
  • A. Crudely
  • B. Nicely
  • C. Formally
  • D. Happily

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Crudely - Explanation: The correct answer is 'crudely,' which means boldly or bluntly.

Correct answer: Crudely
  • A. Accentuated
  • B. Ignored
  • C. Undermined
  • D. Overlooked

Explanation: - Correct Answer: b. Ignored - Explanation: The correct answer is 'ignored,' which means paying no attention to something.

Correct answer: Ignored
  • A. harsh
  • B. deliberate
  • C. sensible
  • D. premature
  • E. fair

Explanation: Correct Answer: D. premature Explanation: The sentence talks about a judgment made before all the facts are known.

Correct answer: premature
  • A. comprehensive
  • B. haphazard
  • C. sporadic
  • D. prolific
  • E. clean

Explanation: Correct Answer: A. comprehensive Explanation: The sentence suggests that the study on Pseudomonas is thorough and complete, leaving no…

Correct answer: comprehensive
  • A. appreciable
  • B. controversial
  • C. superfluous
  • D. subjective
  • E. contradictory

Explanation: Correct Answer: C. superfluous Explanation: The sentence implies that the protagonist's storytelling is so effective that additional…

Correct answer: superfluous
  • A. sustained... inconsistency
  • B. compromised... consistency
  • C. maintain... fallacy
  • D. spoiled... flexibility
  • E. dispelled ... vacillation

Explanation: Correct Answer: B. compromised... consistency Explanation: The sentence implies that the Supreme Court's reversal may have compromised its…

Correct answer: compromised... consistency
  • A. controversial
  • B. circumnutation
  • C. abnormal
  • D. irrelevant

Explanation: Correct Answer: A. controversial Explanation: The sentence implies that Fauzia asks questions about controversial issues that other…

Correct answer: controversial
  • A. protects
  • B. warms
  • C. reflects
  • D. absorbs

Explanation: Correct Answer: A. protects Explanation: Ozone protects living organisms from damaging ultraviolet radiation.

Correct answer: protects