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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. shoal
  • B. troop
  • C. flock
  • D. herd

Explanation: Therefore, "flock" is the correct choice to describe a group of sheep grazing on the hillside.

Correct answer: flock
  • A. much
  • B. many
  • C. a few
  • D. a little

Explanation: Therefore, "many" is the correct choice to indicate that we did not see a large number of friends at the funfair.

Correct answer: many
  • A. much
  • B. many
  • C. a large number of
  • D. a large amount of

Explanation: In the context of damage caused by floods, "much" is appropriate because damage is typically treated as an uncountable noun.

Correct answer: much
  • A. clothing
  • B. clothes
  • C. cloths
  • D. cloth

Explanation: In this context, "clothes" is the correct term to describe the garments left behind in your aunt's house after the holidays.

Correct answer: clothes
  • A. trip
  • B. flight
  • C. voyage
  • D. journey

Explanation: In the context of air travel, "flight" is the appropriate term to describe the journey that the pilot informed would take an hour.

Correct answer: flight
  • A. many
  • B. much
  • C. some
  • D. a lot of

Explanation: In the context of gathering information (an uncountable noun), "much" is the correct choice to indicate that the students need to collect…

Correct answer: much
  • A. any
  • B. much
  • C. some
  • D. many

Explanation: In the context of biscuits (countable noun), "any" is the correct choice to indicate that there are none left, emphasizing the absence…

Correct answer: any
  • A. food
  • B. cakes
  • C. meals
  • D. dishes

Explanation: In the context of food served at a hospital, "meals" is the correct term to describe the prepared food items served to patients.

Correct answer: meals
  • A. fruits
  • B. candy
  • C. chocolates
  • D. flowers

Explanation: In the context of buying something for a mother, especially as a gift, "flowers" is the appropriate choice to complete the sentence.

Correct answer: flowers
  • A. many
  • B. much
  • C. plenty of
  • D. a great deal of

Explanation: In the context of members voting against a motion (countable noun), "many" is the correct choice to indicate a large number of society…

Correct answer: many
  • A. much
  • B. several
  • C. a large amount
  • D. a large number

Explanation: In the context of food (uncountable noun), "much" is the correct choice to indicate a large portion or quantity of the food that has…

Correct answer: much
  • A. bag
  • B. bags
  • C. luggage
  • D. suitcases

Explanation: In the context of air travel, "luggage" is the correct term to describe all the bags and items that passengers bring with them and check…

Correct answer: luggage
  • A. break-in
  • B. breakout
  • C. \break away
  • D. breakdown

Explanation: In the context of the sentence, "breakdown" is the correct term to describe the car's failure or malfunction, which caused Salim to be…

Correct answer: breakdown
  • A. a little,any
  • B. much,many
  • C. many,several
  • D. plenty, a large amount

Explanation: In summary, options B (Much, many) best fit the context of food being wasted because a significant number of guests did not attend the…

Correct answer: much,many
  • A. news
  • B. report
  • C. knowledge
  • D. information

Explanation: In the context of receiving information about his stolen car, "news" is the most appropriate term to describe the unpleasant information…

Correct answer: news
  • A. any
  • B. some
  • C. a few
  • D. a little

Explanation: In the context of describing the amount of space available in the cupboard for books, "some" is the correct choice as it indicates that…

Correct answer: some
  • A. some
  • B. many
  • C. much
  • D. plenty of

Explanation: In the context of describing the amount of work remaining, "much" is the correct choice as it correctly identifies that there is not a…

Correct answer: much
  • A. how
  • B. why
  • C. what
  • D. which

Explanation: In the sentence provided, "how" is used to introduce and inquire about the manner or method in which something is done, making it the…

Correct answer: how
  • A. why
  • B. what
  • C. which
  • D. whether

Explanation: In the context of the sentence, "what" is used to specify the actions or behaviors that the sick man is aware of, making it the…

Correct answer: what
  • A. pain
  • B. wealth
  • C. healthy
  • D. virtuous

Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the question is asking about the relative importance between virtue (moral excellence) and wealth…

Correct answer: wealth