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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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1261. Which is the correct sentence ?

  • A. Upon hearing her cry for help, he instantly rushed to her aid
  • B. Upon hearing her cry for help, he rushed instantly to her aid
  • C. Upon hearing her cry for help, instantly he rushed to her aid
  • D. Instantly upon hearing her cry for help, he rushed to her aid

Explanation: This sentence correctly places the adverb "instantly" after the subject "he" and before the verb "rushed".

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Correct answer: Upon hearing her cry for help, he instantly rushed to her aid

1262. The Miss Universe beauty pageant with be televised _ from Los Angeles, California.

  • A. Nationally
  • B. Generally
  • C. Worldwide
  • D. Widely

Explanation: The term "worldwide" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of the pageant being televised all over the world.

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Correct answer: Worldwide

1263. While the expectant lady was in the delivery room, her family waited anxiously _.

  • A. Halfway
  • B. Somewhere
  • C. Outside
  • D. Outdoors

Explanation: The term "outside" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of the family waiting outside the delivery room.

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Correct answer: Outside

1264. Patsy turned up late again for our appointment _.

  • A. Yesterday
  • B. Previously
  • C. Subsequently
  • D. Just at this moment

Explanation: The term "yesterday" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of the event happening on the day before today.

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Correct answer: Yesterday

1265. She wrote the address _ on the envelope before sticking the stamp on the corner.

  • A. Carelessly
  • B. Abruptly
  • C. Securely
  • D. Neatly

Explanation: The term "neatly" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of writing the address in a tidy and orderly manner.

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Correct answer: Neatly

1266. I would _ help you bake cookies if you promise to give me a batch to take home.

  • A. Sadly
  • B. Currently
  • C. Gladly
  • D. Terribly

Explanation: The term "gladly" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of willingness or pleasure in helping to bake cookies.

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Correct answer: Gladly

1267. The teenagers waited _ for their idol to turn up at the departure hall.

  • A. Cruelly
  • B. Successfully
  • C. Noisily
  • D. Patiently

Explanation: The term "patiently" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of the teenagers waiting calmly without complaint.

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Correct answer: Patiently

1268. We do not _ get to see a disaster like this happen as it unfolds.

  • A. Often
  • B. Seldom
  • C. Rarely
  • D. Never

Explanation: The term "rarely" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of not frequently or not often.

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Correct answer: Rarely

1269. The lion roared _ at the hunter.

  • A. Loudly
  • B. Kindly
  • C. Surprisingly
  • D. Timidly

Explanation: The term "loudly" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of the lion roaring with a great volume.

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Correct answer: Loudly

1270. "You _ see a full T-rex fossil like this. We're going to be famous !" said the team leader of the archaeological expedition.

  • A. Sometimes
  • B. Rarely
  • C. Frequently
  • D. Usually

Explanation: The term "rarely" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of not frequently or not often.

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Correct answer: Rarely

1271. She blushed _ when her husband came into her office holding a lovely bouquet of flowers.

  • A. Strongly
  • B. Tremendously
  • C. Hugely
  • D. Slightly

Explanation: The term "slightly" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of blushing to a small degree.

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Correct answer: Slightly

1272. I _ believed them when they said that you were involved in the break-in.

  • A. Often
  • B. Seldom
  • C. Sometimes
  • D. Never

Explanation: The term "never" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of not at all or at no time.

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Correct answer: Never

1273. I _ think that I am being watched, especially when I am home alone at night.

  • A. Sometimes
  • B. Hugely
  • C. Strongly
  • D. Quietly

Explanation: The term "sometimes" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of occasionally or from time to time.

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Correct answer: Sometimes

1274. The celebrity _ signs autographs for her fans but today she was ignoring everyone as she was escorted to her car.

  • A. Never
  • B. Rarely
  • C. Barely
  • D. Usually

Explanation: The term "usually" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of under normal conditions or typically.

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Correct answer: Usually

1275. The shoes I bought did not fit me properly_, I returned them to the store and bought a different size.

  • A. Consequently
  • B. Immediately
  • C. However
  • D. Although

Explanation: In this context, "immediately" fits best as it indicates that the action of returning the shoes to the store and buying a different size…

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Correct answer: Immediately

1276. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one of the most _ written works in the English language. It has been _ for the screen and stage dozens of times.

  • A. revered ... written
  • B. beloved ... adapted
  • C. well known... performed
  • D. despised .. recreated

Explanation: In this context, "beloved" accurately describes the high regard and affection that many people have for A Christmas Carol.

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Correct answer: beloved ... adapted

1277. As _ beings we live each day conscious of our shortcomings and victories.

  • A. sensational
  • B. sentient
  • C. senile
  • D. sentimental

Explanation: In this context, "sentient" is the correct term to describe beings that are capable of perception, feeling, and consciousness.

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Correct answer: sentient

1278. Although I'd asked a simple "yes" or "no" question, Irfan's reply was _ and I didn't know how to interpret it.

  • A. prodigal
  • B. irate
  • C. equivocal
  • D. voracious

Explanation: In this context, "equivocal" accurately describes a reply that is ambiguous, unclear, or open to interpretation.

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Correct answer: equivocal

1279. Calvin reached the_ of his career in his early thirties when he became president and CEO of a software company.

  • A. zephyr
  • B. plethora
  • C. nocturne
  • D. zenith

Explanation: In this context, "zenith" refers to the highest point or peak of Calvin's career, indicating the culmination of his success when he became…

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Correct answer: zenith

1280. Altough_,the chef created a creamy sauce by combining brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a pan and cooking them over medium-high heat.

  • A. impasse
  • B. obscurity
  • C. decadence
  • D. liquefaction

Explanation: In this context, "liquefaction" refers to the process of turning a solid or semi-solid substance into a liquid state.

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Correct answer: liquefaction
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