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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. editor
- B. dentist
- C. explorer
- D. detective
Explanation: A detective is an investigator, typically a member of a police force or a private investigator, who gathers information and evidence to…
Correct answer: detective- A. herd
- B. fleet
- C. team
- D. swarm
Explanation: "Herd" refers to a group of cattle or large animals that move and graze together.
Correct answer: herd- A. many
- B. much
- C. plenty
- D. a lot
Explanation: "Much" is used with uncountable nouns (like "energy") to indicate a large amount or quantity
Correct answer: much- A. florist
- B. tourist
- C. chef
- D. foreman
Explanation: A florist is a person who sells flowers and floral arrangements, which fits perfectly in the context of selling imported flowers.
Correct answer: florist- A. sculptor
- B. dresser
- C. seamstress
- D. stewardess
Explanation: A seamstress is a woman who sews, especially one who earns her living by sewing clothes, and it fits perfectly in the context of making…
Correct answer: seamstress- A. box
- B. staff
- C. clump
- D. bunch
Explanation: A bunch refers to a group or collection of things tied or fastened together, such as a bunch of flowers or a bunch of chalk, and it fits…
Correct answer: bunch- A. many
- B. much
- C. some
- D. a little
Explanation: "A little" indicates a small amount or quantity, which is appropriate when feeding someone small portions at intervals.
Correct answer: a little- A. tommy
- B. tomboy
- C. tomgirl
- D. tomchild
Explanation: A tomboy is a girl who behaves in a manner typically considered boyish, enjoying activities and interests traditionally associated with boys
Correct answer: tomboy- A. team
- B. choir
- C. crew
- D. horde
Explanation: A choir is a group of singers who perform together, often in a musical or choral setting
Correct answer: choir- A. crew
- B. staff
- C. band
- D. choir
Explanation: A choir is a group of singers who perform together, especially in a religious or choral setting
Correct answer: choir- A. few
- B. plenty
- C. little
- D. lot of
Explanation: "Few" indicates a small number or almost none, which fits well in the context of someone having a small number of friends due to their…
Correct answer: few- A. investigator
- B. creator
- C. inventor
- D. lot of
Explanation: An inventor is someone who devises or creates a new process, device, or product, which fits perfectly in the context of Thomas Edison's…
Correct answer: inventor- A. gang
- B. tribe
- C. team
- D. board
Explanation: A gang refers to a group of criminals or wrongdoers, which fits perfectly in the context of thieves.
Correct answer: gang- A. much
- B. many
- C. plenty
- D. some
Explanation: "Some" indicates an unspecified quantity or amount and is suitable in this context to describe one incident among others that the speaker…
Correct answer: some- A. artist
- B. baker
- C. author
- D. artiste
Explanation: An author is a person who writes books, novels, or stories, and is responsible for their creation.
Correct answer: author- A. hero
- B. hostess
- C. heroine
- D. mistress
Explanation: A heroine is a female protagonist or main character who displays courage, strength, and determination, which fits perfectly in describing…
Correct answer: heroine- A. set
- B. suit
- C. suite
- D. fight
Explanation: A flight of steps or stairs is the term used to describe a series of steps leading from one level to another
Correct answer: fight- A. lunatic
- B. optician
- C. optimist
- D. pessimist
Explanation: A pessimist is someone who tends to expect negative outcomes and may rarely smile due to their negative outlook on life
Correct answer: pessimist- A. chef
- B. cashier
- C. cobbler
- D. chauffeur
Explanation: A cashier is a person who handles payments and transactions in a store, restaurant, or other business.
Correct answer: cashier- A. blurb
- B. index
- C. prescription
- D. table of contents
Explanation: An index is a list of terms or topics found in a book, along with the pages where they are discussed, and it is typically arranged in…
Correct answer: index