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Q.1
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Children” is a plural subject, so the correct verb is “make.” Plural subjects require plural verbs in present simple tense. Hence, “Children usually make a noise.”
Q.2
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Here lies” is the correct phrase used to indicate the location of a grave or tomb in formal English. “Lies” is the present tense of “lie” (to rest).
Q.3
Correct option: A
Explanation: “The police” is treated as a plural noun in British English, so it takes “have” instead of “has.” Thus, “have released” is grammatically correct.
Q.4
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Here comes the bus” is the correct structure using present simple tense for announcements. “Comes” agrees with singular noun “bus.”
Q.5
Correct option: C
Explanation: “If I were you” introduces a hypothetical situation, and “would not tolerate” matches the second conditional structure: If + past simple, would + base verb.
Q.6
Correct option: B
Explanation: This is a second conditional sentence. The structure is: If + past simple, would + base verb. “If she asked… he would help.”
Q.7
Correct option: C
Explanation: This is a third conditional structure: If + past perfect, would have + past participle. “Hadn’t gone” fits perfectly.
Q.8
Correct option: D
Explanation: Again, third conditional. The correct past perfect form is “had known” to pair with “would have helped.”
Q.9
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Should he be late” is an inversion of “If he should be late.” It requires future modal “will have to.”
Q.10
Correct option: D
Explanation: Third conditional. “Would have been” matches the structure of imagining a different outcome in the past.
Q.11
Correct option: C
Explanation: In hypothetical situations, “could buy” is used to show possibility, matching with “If I had another $500.”
Q.12
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Would” is used for hypothetical or imagined situations. “If you did that, you would probably be in trouble.”
Q.13
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Averse to” is always followed by a gerund. So, “to telling” is correct.
Q.14
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Addicted to” is followed by a gerund. So, “to gambling” is the right usage.
Q.15
Correct option: A
Explanation: “With a view to” is followed by a gerund. So, “increasing” is correct.
Q.16
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Would rather” is followed by the base form of the verb. So, “have” is the correct choice.
Q.17
Correct option: C
Explanation: After “would rather” when the subject is different, we use the past tense. Hence, “took” is right.
Q.18
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Enough to” is followed by the base form of the verb. So, “to take” is correct.
Q.19
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Was made” is in passive voice and is followed by “to wait.” So, “to wait” is correct.
Q.20
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Got someone to do something” is correct structure. So, “got him to do three guitars” is right.
Q.21
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Need not have” is followed by past participle. So, “feared” is the right form.
Q.22
Correct option: B
Explanation: After “need not,” the verb is in base form. So, “be” is correct.
Q.23
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Didn’t dare to look” or “didn’t dare look” – both are used, but “look” (base form) is commonly accepted.
Q.24
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Dare not” is a modal verb and is followed by the base form “play.”
Q.25
Correct option: A
Explanation: “I wish I wouldn’t have said that” correctly expresses regret over a past action.
Q.26
Correct option: B
Explanation: “It is time” is followed by a verb in the past tense to imply a suggestion or criticism. So, “backed up” is correct.
Q.27
Correct option: B
Explanation: “As if” takes “were” with all subjects in unreal past situations. So, “were a millionaire” is right.
Q.28
Correct option: A
Explanation: “As if” indicating an unreal past situation takes past perfect, hence “had done.”
Q.29
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Although” sets up a past perfect situation. “Had taken” shows a completed action before the escape.
Q.30
Correct option: A
Explanation: Plural noun “boys” matches with “watch.” It’s a general habit, so present simple is used.
Q.31
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Has made” shows completed action in the present perfect tense, appropriate for a future appointment made earlier.
Q.32
Correct option: C
Explanation: “When they are ready” refers to the future. “Will come” matches with future intention.
Q.33
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Judy” is singular, so present simple “likes” is used for general truth.
Q.34
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Has been raining” shows an action started in the past and continues till now.
Q.35
Correct option: D
Explanation: The past perfect “had locked” is used for the first of two past actions.
Q.36
Correct option: B
Explanation: Simple past “received” fits with a past action with a clear time.
Q.37
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Hear” is used after verbs like “wake up” to show perception. The base form follows.
Q.38
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Paid” is the correct past form for an action completed in the past.
Q.39
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Will be leaving” expresses a future plan. It’s appropriate for a scheduled action.
Q.40
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Bought” is the simple past of “buy.” The action happened yesterday.
Q.41
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Has returned” is present perfect, showing recent action relevant to the present.
Q.42
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Are living” shows a current, ongoing action – present continuous tense.
Q.43
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Has been raining” shows rain started in the past and is still happening.
Q.44
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Opened” is past tense and fits with past narration.
Q.45
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Are painting” is present continuous, indicating current action.
Q.46
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Continued” is correct simple past for completed action despite conditions.
Q.47
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Heard” is past tense, fits with sequential action: hear and then barked.
Q.48
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Instructed” is the past form, matching the completed past action.
Q.49
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Brought” is the past tense of “bring,” matching the birthday event.
Q.50
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Had” is past tense, showing a completed action related to breakfast.
