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Parts of speech classify words according to their function as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Questions may test a word that changes class by context, such as a noun used as a verb or an adjective formed from a participle.
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- A. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities, however, he was altruistic toward others.
- B. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities; however, he was altruistic toward others.
- C. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities; therefore, he was altruistic toward others.
- D. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities; yes, he was altruistic toward others.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. The semicolon before "however" properly separates the two independent clauses, and "however" introduces a…
Correct answer: Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities; however, he was altruistic toward others.- A. The problem at its early stage was too difficult to be solved with minor efforts.
- B. The problem at its early stage was so difficult to be solved with minor efforts.
- C. The problem at its early stage was as difficult to be solved with minor efforts.
- D. The problem at its early stage was much difficult to be solved with minor efforts.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. "Too difficult to be solved" appropriately expresses that the problem was beyond the capability of minor efforts.
Correct answer: The problem at its early stage was too difficult to be solved with minor efforts.- A. Neither our virtues or our vices are entirely our own.
- B. Neither our virtues and our vices are entirely our own.
- C. Either our virtues nor our vices are entirely our own.
- D. Neither our virtues nor our vices are entirely our own.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. "Neither...nor" is the proper construction to express that both items are not entirely our own.
Correct answer: Neither our virtues nor our vices are entirely our own.- A. My teacher speaks too fast. I could understand him if he spoke slowly.
- B. My teacher speaks too fast. I can understand him if he spoke slowly.
- C. My teacher speaks too fast. I could understand him if he speaks slowly.
- D. My teacher speaks very fast. I could have understood him if he spoke slowly.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. "Could understand" is properly used here to express a hypothetical situation in the present.
Correct answer: My teacher speaks too fast. I could understand him if he spoke slowly.- A. They were sleeping as if they are died.
- B. They were sleeping as if they were died.
- C. They are sleeping as if they are dead.
- D. They are sleeping as if they were dead.
Explanation: This sentence is grammatically correct and uses the present tense for the main action ("are sleeping") while using the past tense for the…
Correct answer: They are sleeping as if they were dead.- A. The soldiers hardly entered the bunkers when the bomb exploded.
- B. The soldiers hardly entered the bunkers then the bomb exploded.
- C. The soldiers hardly entered the bunkers than the bomb exploded.
- D. The soldiers no sooner entered the bunkers when the bomb exploded.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. The phrase "no sooner" is appropriately used to indicate that one event happened immediately before another.
Correct answer: The soldiers no sooner entered the bunkers when the bomb exploded.- A. I had rather taken a taxi than go by bus.
- B. I would rather take a taxi or go by bus.
- C. I would rather take a taxi and go by bus.
- D. I would rather take a taxi than go by bus.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. "Would rather" is used to express a preference for one option (taking a taxi) over another (going by bus), and…
Correct answer: I would rather take a taxi than go by bus.- A. Taimoor favors chatting, yet Arslan supports seclusion, hence both are opposite in demeanor.
- B. Taimoor favors chatting, nor Arslan supports seclusion, so both are opposite in demeanor.
- C. Taimoor favors chatting, but Arslan supports seclusion, so both are opposite in demeanor.
- D. Taimoor favors chatting, for Arslan supports seclusion; however, both are opposite in demeanor.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. "But" effectively shows the contrast between Taimoor and Arslan, and "so" correctly indicates the result of…
Correct answer: Taimoor favors chatting, but Arslan supports seclusion, so both are opposite in demeanor.- A. Holds
- B. It is
- C. And
- D. Turning it
Explanation: This part of the sentence is incorrect. The correct phrase should be "it were" to maintain the subjunctive mood for hypothetical or…
Correct answer: It is- A. Sooner did
- B. Finish
- C. Project, she
- D. On the next
Explanation: This part is incorrect because the correct phrase is "no sooner did" to express that one action happened immediately before another.
Correct answer: Sooner did- A. For
- B. In his
- C. For he
- D. To help
Explanation: This part is incorrect. "For he" is not the best way to introduce a reason or explanation.
Correct answer: For he532. Spot the error.The Government has no intention of Giving power to anyone but those who are worthy.
- A. Has
- B. Of giving
- C. Anyone but
- D. Who are worthy
Explanation: This part is incorrect. The correct phrase should be "of giving" with "giving" in lowercase, as it follows the preposition "of.
Correct answer: Of giving- A. As weak
- B. To leave
- C. To give
- D. Account of
Explanation: This part is incorrect. The phrase "as weak" is not appropriate for the context.
Correct answer: As weak- A. So
- B. As
- C. Yet
- D. Sell
Explanation: "Yet" is not the correct conjunction in this context. It's used to contrast or introduce an unexpected result, but it doesn't fit the…
Correct answer: Yet- A. Neither
- B. Ali sleeps
- C. Or
- D. Mobile
Explanation: This part is incorrect. The correct conjunction here should be "nor," not "or." "Neither" should be paired with "nor" to correctly link…
Correct answer: Or- A. And
- B. When
- C. So
- D. With
Explanation: This part is incorrect. The conjunction "so" is used to indicate a result or consequence, but here it creates an incorrect relationship…
Correct answer: So- A. To snarl at
- B. One another
- C. So
- D. To separate
Explanation: This part is incorrect. The conjunction "so" is used to indicate a result or consequence, but the sentence needs a clearer connection…
Correct answer: So538. Spot the error. I sat in my armchair; the fire was cold and so was, my head shrouded in damp hair.
- A. Sat in
- B. And so
- C. Was
- D. In damp
Explanation: This part is incorrect. The phrase "and so" is not needed and creates confusion. It disrupts the flow of the sentence.
Correct answer: And so- A. Along the verge
- B. Was parked
- C. And
- D. A couple of
Explanation: This part is incorrect. The correct verb should be "were parked" because "half a dozen cars" is a plural subject.
Correct answer: Was parked- A. Not a
- B. Nor
- C. Therefore
- D. And
Explanation: This part is incorrect. The semicolon and comma should be adjusted for proper punctuation.
Correct answer: Therefore