A. Particle
B. Sibilant
C. Syllable
D. Letter
Correct Answer: C. Syllable
A syllable is a part of a word that can be pronounced separately, typically consisting of a vowel sound alone or a vowel with one or more consonant sounds.
A. Person
B. Persons
C. People
D. Peoples
Correct Answer: C. People
The correct plural form of “person” is: C. People
While “persons” is also considered acceptable in certain contexts, the more common and widely accepted plural form of “person” is “people.” Therefore, “People” is the correct option.
A. Stressing
B. Avoiding
C. Devoting
D. Decrying
Correct Answer: A. Stressing
The correct option is:
A. Stressing
The sentence structure implies that despite not properly delivering his speech, the speaker emphasized or focused on one point only. Therefore, “stressing” fits appropriately in the context of the sentence. stress (Verb) : to emphasize a fact, an idea, etc.
A. Should be united undertook
B. Should be unitedly undertaken
C. Should be unitedly undertake
D. Should unitedly Undertake
Correct Answer: D. Should Unitedly Undertake
The correct option is: D. Should unitedly Undertake
In this sentence, “should” is followed by the base form of the verb, which is “undertake.” The adverb “unitedly” appropriately modifies the verb “undertake.” Additionally, the adverb “unitedly” should come before the verb. Therefore, the correct form is “Should unitedly Undertake.”
A. Being
B. Been
C. To be
D. Is
Correct Answer: A. Being
The correct option is:
A. Being
The sentence “Despite being tired, she continued working” requires the gerund form of the verb “be” after the word “despite.” Gerunds function as nouns and are formed by adding “-ing” to the base form of the verb. Therefore, “being” is the correct choice here.
A. Either the cat or dog were responsible for the mess
B. Either the cat or the dog was responsible for the mess
C. Either the cats or the dog were responsible for the mess
D. Either the cats or the dog was responsible for the mess
Correct Answer: B. Either the cat or the dog was responsible for the mess
In this sentence, “either…or” is a correlative conjunction that connects two singular subjects (“the cat” and “the dog”). When two singular subjects are connected by “either…or,” the verb should agree with the subject closer to it, which in this case is “the dog.” Therefore, the correct verb form is “was.”
A. Working
B. Works
C. Worked
D. Work
Correct Answer: C. Worked
The sentence “He worked on the project for months” is in the past tense, indicating that the action (working on the project) has already been completed. Therefore, “worked” is the correct past tense form of the verb “work” to use in this sentence.
A. Proper Noun
B. Common Noun
C. Abstract Noun
D. Collective Noun
Correct Answer: B. Common Noun
In the sentence, “A boy is waiting for you for a long time,” the word “boy” is a common noun. Common nouns are used to refer to general, non-specific people, places, or things. In this case, “boy” refers to any boy in a general sense, not a specific individual.
A. A Group of Four Powerful People
B. A Group of Five Powerful People
C. A Group of Three Powerful People
D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. A Group of Three Powerful People
The word “triumvirate” specifically refers to a group of three individuals who hold power or authority together.
A. A former Student of School
B. A former Student of College
C. A former Student of University
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D. All of these
The term “alumnus” can be used to refer to a former student of a school, college, or university.