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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. enough, every
  • B. several, every
  • C. a few, each
  • D. much, each

Explanation: "Enough" means sufficient in quantity, and "every" means each individual in a group.

Correct answer: enough, every
  • A. why
  • B. what
  • C. where
  • D. when

Explanation: "What" refers to the things or actions that someone preaches, making it the correct choice

Correct answer: what
  • A. several
  • B. .a little
  • C. a large amount
  • D. a large number

Explanation: "A large amount" is appropriate for uncountable nouns like "rubbish," indicating a significant quantity. It is correct.

Correct answer: a large amount
  • A. much, most
  • B. plenty of, lots of
  • C. a little, several
  • D. a large amount of, a little

Explanation: "A little" refers to a small quantity of uncountable food, and "several" refers to a small number of countable items like cookies.

Correct answer: a little, several
  • A. All
  • B. many
  • C. "A large number of" is used with countable nouns, and "petrol" is uncountable.
  • D. a large amount of

Explanation: "A large amount of" is appropriate for uncountable nouns like "petrol," indicating a significant quantity

Correct answer: a large amount of
  • A. What
  • B. Why
  • C. How
  • D. Where

Explanation: "What" refers to the content or thing that he said, making it the correct choice.

Correct answer: What
  • A. mob
  • B. tribe
  • C. class
  • D. board

Explanation: "Mob" refers to a large, disorderly group of people, often associated with unruly behavior, making it the correct choice for describing…

Correct answer: mob
  • A. few
  • B. little
  • C. several
  • D. small number of

Explanation: Few" indicates a small number or amount, and it is used with countable nouns.

Correct answer: few
  • A. .a few, less
  • B. a lot of, many
  • C. a large number of, much
  • D. several, a small amount of

Explanation: "A few" indicates a small number of countable items (chickens in this case), and "less" is used with uncountable nouns (like ducks, as a…

Correct answer: .a few, less
  • A. that
  • B. why
  • C. when
  • D. which

Explanation: "That" is used to introduce a clause that specifies something that is feared, believed, hoped, etc.

Correct answer: that
  • A. much
  • B. a lot of
  • C. a great deal of
  • D. a large amount of

Explanation: "A lot of" is used to indicate a large quantity or number of something and is appropriate for countable nouns like "fruit trees and…

Correct answer: a lot of
  • A. much, a few
  • B. many, a little
  • C. plenty of, some
  • D. much, a small amount

Explanation: "Much" is used with uncountable nouns (like wine), and "a small amount" is used with uncountable nouns (like wine).

Correct answer: much, a small amount
  • A. that
  • B. what
  • C. which
  • D. whether

Explanation: "That" introduces a clause indicating a reason or cause for something, which fits well in this context to explain why it was lucky

Correct answer: that
  • A. several, some
  • B. plenty of, a lot of
  • C. many, a large number of
  • D. much, a large amount of

Explanation: "Plenty of" indicates a sufficient or abundant quantity, and "a lot of" indicates a large amount or a considerable amount.

Correct answer: plenty of, a lot of
  • A. any
  • B. some
  • C. enough
  • D. a large amount of

Explanation: "Some" is used to indicate an unspecified amount or quantity and fits well in the context of needing fresh air.

Correct answer: some
  • A. less
  • B. fewer
  • C. much
  • D. many

Explanation: "Less" is used with uncountable nouns or with quantities that cannot be counted individually.

Correct answer: less
  • A. why
  • B. how
  • C. which
  • D. where

Explanation: "How" is used to indicate the manner or way in which something is done or said, which fits perfectly in this context.

Correct answer: how
  • A. lady
  • B. lady's
  • C. ladies
  • D. ladie's

Explanation: This is the plural form of "lady" and correctly modifies "watches" in plural.

Correct answer: ladies
  • A. any
  • B. many
  • C. some
  • D. plenty

Explanation: "Some" indicates an unspecified quantity or amount and fits well in this context to indicate leaving a portion of food for the brother

Correct answer: some
  • A. patriot
  • B. pessimist
  • C. pedestrian
  • D. passenger

Explanation: A pedestrian is a person walking on a road or pavement, which fits perfectly in the context of someone crossing the road and almost being…

Correct answer: pedestrian