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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. Buy
- B. Will buy
- C. Bought
- D. Have bought
Explanation: The verb "bought" is in the past tense and indicates that the action of buying has already been completed in the past.
Correct answer: Bought- A. Take
- B. Took
- C. Will take
- D. Has taken
Explanation: Since the person has said "last" saturday, it is automatically known that it was an event that already took place so we will choose the…
Correct answer: Took- A. Have
- B. Have had
- C. Has
- D. Having
Explanation: "Have had" is used to talk about the past, which has some connection to the present.
Correct answer: Have had- A. Has rings
- B. Had rung
- C. Have rung
- D. Ring
Explanation: The sentence is in future tense therefore, "ring" must be chosen. Has "rung" would be incorrect because you are using the simple future…
Correct answer: Ring- A. Unlocking .. going
- B. Unlocked .. went
- C. Unlocked .. gone
- D. Unlocks .. is going
Explanation: "Unlocked"is the past form of unlock while "went" is the past form of go, therefore the entire sentence is in the same (past) form and so…
Correct answer: Unlocked .. went5826. Choose the future indefinite tense form of the given sentence. "The parcel has been delivered."
- A. The parcel had been delivered .
- B. The parcel will be delivered.
- C. The parcel was delivered.
- D. The parcel would have been delivered.
Explanation: "The parcel will be delivered" is the future indefinite tense, which indicates that the delivery of the parcel will happen in the future.
Correct answer: The parcel will be delivered.- A. Buy
- B. Will buy
- C. Bought
- D. Have bought
Explanation: Since the father has already purchased the items, the past tense (buy = bought) must be used.
Correct answer: Bought- A. Take
- B. Would have taken
- C. Have been taking
- D. Have had been taking
Explanation: Since the sentence is in the present tense, "have been" will be used to indicate the current time, and -ing (the present participle) must…
Correct answer: Have been taking- A. I went to school yesterday.
- B. I go to school yesterday.
- C. I have gone to school yesterday.
- D. I come to school yesterday.
Explanation: Since the action took place yesterday, the past form must be used hence, 'went' is chosen.
Correct answer: I went to school yesterday.- A. although he is poor. yet
- B. (B) although he is poor, but he is honest.
- C. (C) although he is poor, he was honest.
- D. (D) although he is poor, even he is honest.
Explanation: The phrase "although he is poor" already introduces a contrast, so adding "but" after it creates redundancy.
Correct answer: although he is poor. yet- A. as he is ill, he cannot come
- B. (B) as he is ill, then he cannot come
- C. (C) as he is ill, therefore he cannot come
- D. (D) as he is ill, so therefore he cannot come
Explanation: Option (A) provides a clear and grammatically correct construction to express the reason for the person not being able to come.
Correct answer: as he is ill, he cannot come- A. as he is ill, he cannot come
- B. (B) as he is ill, then he cannot come
- C. (C) as he is ill, therefore he cannot come,
- D. (D) as he is ill, so therefore he cannot come
Explanation: Option (a) provides a clear and grammatically correct construction to express the reason for the person not being able to come.
Correct answer: as he is ill, he cannot come- A. He does not offer us funds.
- B. | have had breakfast, however, I am still hungry.
- C. The doctors were nice to patients.
- D. He will surely suffer in the end.
Explanation: He does not offer us funds. This sentence simply states a fact.
Correct answer: He does not offer us funds.- A. Even if
- B. In case
- C. Only if
- D. May be
Explanation: "Even if" is used to introduce a condition that is unlikely or contrary to fact but is being considered for the sake of argument.
Correct answer: Even if- A. Saad burnt midnight oil but could not get as many marks as he desired.
- B. Hasnain would have attended the party had he been invited.
- C. Resultantly, he won the hearts of his subordinates.
- D. In comparison to India, Pakistan is a much more responsible nuclear state.
Explanation: In this sentence, the word "resultantly" indicates a consequence or result of a preceding action or situation.
Correct answer: Resultantly, he won the hearts of his subordinates.- A. Cohesion
- B. Summary
- C. Contrast
- D. Addition
Explanation: Contrast emphasizes the difference between two things. "Whereas" functions as a conjunction that indicates a difference between the…
Correct answer: Contrast- A. Consequence
- B. Time
- C. Addition
- D. Comparison
Explanation: Consequence: This option is correct. "As a result" indicates that something has happened as a consequence of a previous action or event.
Correct answer: Consequence- A. However
- B. Consequently
- C. Similarly
- D. For example
Explanation: "Consequently" indicates a cause-and-effect relationship, showing that one event is a result of another.
Correct answer: Consequently- A. Likewise
- B. On the contrary
- C. Therefore
- D. As a result
Explanation: ''On the contrary'' is used to indicate a contrast or opposition between ideas.
Correct answer: On the contrary- A. Moreover
- B. Instead
- C. Otherwise
- D. However
Explanation: ''Moreover'' is a transitional word used to add information or provide additional points related to the topic.
Correct answer: Moreover