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Q:

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

A) We had gone to the party last night B) I have seen him yesterday
C) The hen has laid 10 eggs D) She is sleeping for 2 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The hen has laid 10 eggs

Explanation:

In the above given sentences, only option C) The hen has laid 10 eggs is gramatically correct.

 

A) Not correct - We had gone to the party last night

Correct - We went to the party last night

 

B) Not correct - I have seen him yesterday

Correct - I saw him yesterday (We do not use the present perfect tense with past time expressions.)

 

D) Not correct - She is sleeping for 2 hours

Correct - She has been sleeping for two hours. (We use the present perfect continuous tense to show duration.)

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Q:

The term Hassles refers to

A) major annoyances of everyday life B) personal limitations that make it impossible for someone to pursue a desired goal
C) to interact with persons we dislike in order to obtain our goals D) minor annoyances of everyday life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) minor annoyances of everyday life

Explanation:

The term Hassles refers to minor annoyances of everyday life.

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Q:

Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks

A) Pyromania B) Kleptomania
C) Dipsomania D) Megalomania
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dipsomania

Explanation:

Dipsomania is one word substitute for Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks.

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Q:

Which form of verb is used with did?

A) V1 B) V2
C) V3 D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) V1

Explanation:

The words do, does and did often cause confusion in the English language. They are all forms of the verb to do.

 

It is also common to use do, does and did as auxiliary verbs (or helping verbs) together with another verb in its base form. This is used to create negative sentences, questions, or for adding emphasis.

 

Examples :: 

* Russel did a great job on his debut match for team.

* Did you catch the train this morning?

* When did they arrive home?

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Q:

One who is fond of fighting

A) Militant B) Aggressive
C) Bellicose D) Belligerent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bellicose

Explanation:

The person one who is fond of fighting is known as Bellicose.

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Q:

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A) Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten. B) While playing, Lancaster jumped on the feathers.
C) While eating a croissant, Latha waved to the crowd. D) Having eaten lunch, the girl turned on the laptop.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten.

Explanation:

When modifiers are misplaced or put in the wrong place, things can get quite confusing. A modifier adds detail or limits or changes the meaning of another word or phrase. 

 

Here Option A) "Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten" is the ony sentence contains a misplaced modifier. In the sentence, it gives the meaning that the couple are fluffy not the kitten.

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Q:

Expedite is the opposite of

A) halt B) quicken
C) rush D) hasten
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) halt

Explanation:

Expedite means making an action fast or sooner i.e, to accomplish a work as quickly as possible.

 

Hence, halt means stop and it is opposite of Expedite.

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Q:

Which of these lines contains a metaphor?

A) You light up my life. B) She was fishing for compliments.
C) He broke my heart. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

A metaphor is a figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common.

 

In all the given options we have Metaphors.

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