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Q.1
Correct option: D. had taken place
Explanation: The sentence describes a past event (going back to the hometown) and refers to changes that occurred before that time. The past perfect tense “had taken place” is used to indicate an action completed before another past action.
Q.2
Correct option: C. has been sold
Explanation: The present perfect tense “has been sold” is used to indicate an action that happened in the past but has relevance to the present, emphasizing that the house is no longer available.
Q.3
Correct option: B. was brought
Explanation: The past simple tense “was brought” is used to describe a completed action in the past (the fire being brought under control).
Q.4
Correct option: D. have been ordered
Explanation: The present perfect passive “have been ordered” is used to indicate that the students received an order, and the action has present relevance.
Q.5
Correct option: D. will be invited
Explanation: The future passive “will be invited” is used to describe an action that will happen in the future (famous singers performing at charity concerts).
Q.6
Correct option: D. is being repaired
Explanation: The present continuous passive “is being repaired” indicates an ongoing action (the roof being fixed now).
Q.7
Correct option: C. has gone down
Explanation: The present perfect “has gone down” is used to describe a recent change (the price dropping) that has present relevance.
Q.8
Correct option: D. giving
Explanation: The phrase “averse to” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing), making “giving” the correct choice.
Q.9
Correct option: C. To sell
Explanation: The phrase “with a view to” is followed by the infinitive form of the verb, making “to sell” the correct choice.
Q.10
Correct option: B. Remain
Explanation: The phrase “would rather” is followed by the base form of the verb, making “remain” the correct choice.
Q.11
Correct option: B. To determine
Explanation: The phrase “an attempt was made” is followed by the infinitive form of the verb, making “to determine” the correct choice.
Q.12
Correct option: A. will have been working
Explanation: The future perfect continuous tense “will have been working” is used to describe an action that will continue up to a specific time in the future (next Saturday).
Q.13
Correct option: A. Break
Explanation: The base form of the verb “break” is used after the auxiliary verb “did” in questions.
Q.14
Correct option: C. Bitten
Explanation: The past participle “bitten” is used in the passive construction “was bitten” to describe the action done to the subject.
Q.15
Correct option: A. taking
Explanation: The present continuous tense “am taking” is used to describe an action happening now.
Q.16
Correct option: D. He sleeps.
Explanation: The present indefinite tense “He sleeps” describes a habitual action, which is the correct transformation from the past perfect continuous.
Q.17
Correct option: A. left
Explanation: The past simple tense “left” is used to describe a completed action in the past.
Q.18
Correct option: B. will have been working
Explanation: The future perfect continuous tense “will have been working” describes an action that will continue up to a specific time in the future (next year).
Q.19
Correct option: A. belong
Explanation: The present simple tense “belong” agrees with the plural subject “some of the books.”
Q.20
Correct option: A. I will pay for you
Explanation: The future tense is indicated by “will pay,” describing an action that will happen later.
Q.21
Correct option: D. does
Explanation: The present simple tense “does” is used for habitual actions, agreeing with the singular subject “Sam.”
Q.22
Correct option: A. shall have reached
Explanation: The future perfect tense “shall have reached” describes an action that will be completed before another future event (the rain starting).
Q.23
Correct option: C. taken
Explanation: The past participle “taken” is used with the auxiliary verb “have” to form the present perfect tense.
Q.24
Correct option: B. enjoying
Explanation: The past continuous tense “was enjoying” describes an ongoing action in the past.
Q.25
Correct option: A. Next week I am going to the cinema
Explanation: The present continuous tense “am going” is used for future plans, which is grammatically correct.
Q.26
Correct option: C. Last year I went to India
Explanation: The past simple tense “went” is used to describe a completed action in the past.
Q.27
Correct option: D. had left
Explanation: The past perfect tense “had left” is used to indicate that the train departed before the speaker reached the station.
Q.28
Correct option: B. has
Explanation: The singular subject “quality” requires the singular verb “has.”
Q.29
Correct option: B. am writing, hope
Explanation: The present continuous “am writing” describes an ongoing action, and the present simple “hope” describes a general truth.
Q.30
Correct option: B. past
Explanation: The verb “got” is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action.
Q.31
Correct option: D. did
Explanation: The past simple tense “did” is used to describe a completed action in the past.
Q.32
Correct option: B. was riding
Explanation: The past continuous tense “was riding” describes an ongoing action in the past.
Q.33
Correct option: B. past
Explanation: The auxiliary verb “did” indicates the past simple tense.
Q.34
Correct option: B. have been wiping
Explanation: The future perfect continuous tense “have been wiping” describes an ongoing action that will continue into the future.
Q.35
Correct option: B. do
Explanation: The plural subject “cats and dogs” requires the plural verb “do.”
Q.36
Correct option: B. shook
Explanation: The past simple tense “shook” describes a completed action in the past.
Q.37
Correct option: D. He sleeps.
Explanation: The present indefinite tense “He sleeps” describes a habitual action, which is the correct transformation from the past perfect continuous.
Q.38
Correct option: C. were
Explanation: The plural subject “difficulties” requires the plural verb “were.”
Q.39
Correct option: B. wrote
Explanation: The past simple tense “wrote” describes a completed action in the past.
Q.40
Correct option: D. seems
Explanation: The present simple tense “seems” agrees with the singular subject “earth.”
Q.41
Correct option: B. cost
Explanation: The past simple tense “cost” is used for actions in the past, and “cost” is the correct irregular form.
Q.42
Correct option: B. am watching
Explanation: The present continuous tense “am watching” describes an ongoing action happening now.
Q.43
Correct option: A. Present
Explanation: Talking about where you live is a general truth, so the present simple tense is used.
Q.44
Correct option: B. knew
Explanation: The past simple tense “knew” describes a completed action in the past.
Q.45
Correct option: B. threw
Explanation: The past simple tense “threw” describes a completed action in the past.
Q.46
Correct option: A. sells
Explanation: The present simple tense “sells” describes a habitual action.
Q.47
Correct option: B. goes
Explanation: The present simple tense “goes” describes a habitual action, agreeing with the singular subject “son.”
Q.48
Correct option: B. leaving
Explanation: The verb “denied” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing), making “leaving” the correct choice.
Q.49
Correct option: D. is
Explanation: The singular subject “bouquet” requires the singular verb “is.”
Q.50
Correct option: D. have completed
Explanation: The future perfect tense “have completed” describes an action that will be completed by a specific future time (next month).
