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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. The wild trees in the jungle are quite different than the trimmed one's in the parks.
- B. The wild trees in the jungle are quite different than the trimmed ones in the parks.
- C. The wild trees in the jungle are quite different form the trimmed ones in the parks.
- D. The wild trees in the jungle are quiet different form the trimmed ones in the parks.
Explanation: This is correct. "Than" is used properly for comparison, and "ones" is the correct plural form.
Correct answer: The wild trees in the jungle are quite different than the trimmed ones in the parks.- A. When a crow crows, old ladies predict that some guest is going to show up.
- B. When a crows crows, old ladles predict that some guest is going to show up.
- C. When a crow crows, then old ladies predict that some guest is going to show up.
- D. When a crows crow, than old ladies predict that some guest is going to show up.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. It uses "a crow crows" properly, and "some guest" is correctly phrased.
Correct answer: When a crow crows, old ladies predict that some guest is going to show up.- A. Lake District, England has such scenic beauty that visitors consider it heaven on earth.
- B. Lake District, England has so a scenic beauty that visitors consider it heaven on earth.
- C. Lake District, England has such a scenic beauty that visitors consider it heaven on earth.
- D. Lake District, England has so scenic beauty that visitors consider it heaven on earth.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. It uses "such a scenic beauty" properly and conveys the intended meaning clearly.
Correct answer: Lake District, England has such a scenic beauty that visitors consider it heaven on earth.- A. My big brother is generally rude, however, he never disobeys our grandfather.
- B. My big brother is generally rude, however; he never disobeys our grandfather.
- C. My big brother is generally rude. However, he never disobeys our grandfather.
- D. My big brother is generally rude; moreover, he never disobeys our grandfather.
Explanation: This is correct. It uses a period to separate the two independent clauses and places "however" at the beginning of the second sentence…
Correct answer: My big brother is generally rude. However, he never disobeys our grandfather.- A. If the leaders are the looters, the followers also didn't stop themselves from being corrupt.
- B. If the leaders are the looters, the followers also don't stop themselves from being corrupt.
- C. If the leaders were the looters, the followers also don't stop themselves from being corrupt.
- D. If the leaders are the looters, the followers also would not stop themselves from being corrupt.
Explanation: This is correct. It uses the present tense "are" for the condition and "would not stop" for the result, fitting the hypothetical nature of…
Correct answer: If the leaders are the looters, the followers also would not stop themselves from being corrupt.- A. He thought of the Gulistan as one of the bibles of the world, and he found in it the universality of moral law.
- B. He thought of the Gulistan as one of the bibles of the world, so he found in it the universality of moral law.
- C. He thought of the Gulistan as one of the bibles of the world, for he found in it the universality of moral law.
- D. He thought of the Gulistan as one of the bibles of the world, yet he found in it the universality of moral law.
Explanation: The conjunction "for" correctly indicates that the reason he views the Gulistan as one of the bibles of the world is due to his finding…
Correct answer: He thought of the Gulistan as one of the bibles of the world, for he found in it the universality of moral law.- A. When
- B. After
- C. In case
- D. If
Explanation: The correct answer is B. While.The sentence should read: "We saw several plays while we were in New York."The word "while" indicates the…
Correct answer: After- A. for
- B. but
- C. and
- D. nor
Explanation: "And" is used to connect two similar ideas or items. It fits perfectly here because "pleased" and "excited" are both positive emotions…
Correct answer: and- A. as faster as, however
- B. by as fast as, so that
- C. faster as, and
- D. as fast as, so
Explanation: "As fast as" correctly indicates the speed of walking, and "so" shows the purpose.
Correct answer: as fast as, so- A. time, so
- B. time, for
- C. time, but
- D. time, or
Explanation: "But" is used to introduce a contrast or exception, which is suitable here as it contrasts with the library's usual policy.
Correct answer: time, but- A. Neither the teacher: COrthe students were
- B. Neither the teachers nor the students were
- C. Either the teachers nor the students were
- D. Neither the teachers the students were
Explanation: This is the correct structure. "Neither... nor" is used to indicate that neither the teachers nor the students were informed until the day…
Correct answer: Neither the teachers nor the students were- A. in case
- B. when
- C. unless
- D. until
Explanation: This conjunction is used to express the condition of taking the tent as a precaution for the possibility of finding a nice campsite.
Correct answer: in case- A. or
- B. is
- C. often
- D. fail to recognize
Explanation: The correct conjunction to use with "between" is "and" instead of "or." The phrase should be "The distinction between 'all natural' and…
Correct answer: or- A. some
- B. or
- C. Do you
- D. to watch
Explanation: This phrase is not incorrect grammatically, but it does not fit contextually.
Correct answer: Do you- A. over
- B. because
- C. both
- D. much
Explanation: This adverb is incorrect here. The correct phrase should be "were much smaller," using the adjective "smaller" to compare the height of…
Correct answer: much- A. never been known
- B. to put
- C. so to work
- D. on
Explanation: This phrase is incorrect and awkward. The correct phrase should be "so as to work" or "to work," depending on the intended meaning.
Correct answer: so to work- A. if
- B. and
- C. then
- D. easy
Explanation: The error is in option C) "then." The corrected sentence should be: "If you stay and observe things for another hour, you will find the…
Correct answer: then- A. hardly
- B. then
- C. bought
- D. and
Explanation: The error is in option B) "then." The corrected sentence should be: "I had hardly thought of ice cream when one of my friends bought…
Correct answer: then- A. as
- B. soon as:
- C. then
- D. made
Explanation: The error is in option C) "then." The corrected sentence should be: "As soon as Mr.
Correct answer: then- A. and
- B. ,and
- C. whether
- D. or
Explanation: While technically a comma and "and" could work here, it's unnecessary and might sound clunky.
Correct answer: ,and