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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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661. There is _ of rubbish behind those houses. Something must be done to dispose it of effectively.
- A. several
- B. .a little
- C. a large amount
- D. a large number
Explanation: "A large amount" is appropriate for uncountable nouns like "rubbish," indicating a significant quantity. It is correct.
Correct answer: a large amount- A. much, most
- B. plenty of, lots of
- C. a little, several
- D. a large amount of, a little
Explanation: "A little" refers to a small quantity of uncountable food, and "several" refers to a small number of countable items like cookies.
Correct answer: a little, several- A. All
- B. many
- C. "A large number of" is used with countable nouns, and "petrol" is uncountable.
- D. a large amount of
Explanation: "A large amount of" is appropriate for uncountable nouns like "petrol," indicating a significant quantity
Correct answer: a large amount of- A. What
- B. Why
- C. How
- D. Where
Explanation: "What" refers to the content or thing that he said, making it the correct choice.
Correct answer: What- A. mob
- B. tribe
- C. class
- D. board
Explanation: "Mob" refers to a large, disorderly group of people, often associated with unruly behavior, making it the correct choice for describing…
Correct answer: mob- A. few
- B. little
- C. several
- D. small number of
Explanation: Few" indicates a small number or amount, and it is used with countable nouns.
Correct answer: few- A. .a few, less
- B. a lot of, many
- C. a large number of, much
- D. several, a small amount of
Explanation: "A few" indicates a small number of countable items (chickens in this case), and "less" is used with uncountable nouns (like ducks, as a…
Correct answer: .a few, less- A. that
- B. why
- C. when
- D. which
Explanation: "That" is used to introduce a clause that specifies something that is feared, believed, hoped, etc.
Correct answer: that- A. much
- B. a lot of
- C. a great deal of
- D. a large amount of
Explanation: "A lot of" is used to indicate a large quantity or number of something and is appropriate for countable nouns like "fruit trees and…
Correct answer: a lot of- A. much, a few
- B. many, a little
- C. plenty of, some
- D. much, a small amount
Explanation: "Much" is used with uncountable nouns (like wine), and "a small amount" is used with uncountable nouns (like wine).
Correct answer: much, a small amount- A. that
- B. what
- C. which
- D. whether
Explanation: "That" introduces a clause indicating a reason or cause for something, which fits well in this context to explain why it was lucky
Correct answer: that- A. several, some
- B. plenty of, a lot of
- C. many, a large number of
- D. much, a large amount of
Explanation: "Plenty of" indicates a sufficient or abundant quantity, and "a lot of" indicates a large amount or a considerable amount.
Correct answer: plenty of, a lot of- A. any
- B. some
- C. enough
- D. a large amount of
Explanation: "Some" is used to indicate an unspecified amount or quantity and fits well in the context of needing fresh air.
Correct answer: some- A. less
- B. fewer
- C. much
- D. many
Explanation: "Less" is used with uncountable nouns or with quantities that cannot be counted individually.
Correct answer: less- A. why
- B. how
- C. which
- D. where
Explanation: "How" is used to indicate the manner or way in which something is done or said, which fits perfectly in this context.
Correct answer: how- A. lady
- B. lady's
- C. ladies
- D. ladie's
Explanation: This is the plural form of "lady" and correctly modifies "watches" in plural.
Correct answer: ladies- A. any
- B. many
- C. some
- D. plenty
Explanation: "Some" indicates an unspecified quantity or amount and fits well in this context to indicate leaving a portion of food for the brother
Correct answer: some- A. patriot
- B. pessimist
- C. pedestrian
- D. passenger
Explanation: A pedestrian is a person walking on a road or pavement, which fits perfectly in the context of someone crossing the road and almost being…
Correct answer: pedestrian- 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