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Q.1
Correct option: D
Explanation: The phrase “looking forward to” requires a gerund (verb + ing) as the object. “Seeing” is the correct gerund form here, making option D the right choice. The other options either use incorrect verb forms or tenses that don’t fit the context.
Q.2
Correct option: B
Explanation: The verb “needs” is followed by a gerund (painting) when indicating that something requires action. “Painting” is the correct form here, as it shows the house requires the action of being painted.
Q.3
Correct option: B
Explanation: The past perfect tense (“had cooked”) is used to show that Mike completed cooking dinner before Mariah arrived. This sequence of events is correctly expressed in option B.
Q.4
Correct option: C
Explanation: The past perfect tense (“had driven”) is used to indicate an action completed before another past action (“realized”). This correctly shows the sequence of events.
Q.5
Correct option: D
Explanation: The present perfect tense (“Have you finished”) is used to ask about an action completed recently with relevance to the present. This matches the context of Mr. Bush’s request.
Q.6
Correct option: B
Explanation: The simple past tense (“was transferred”) is used for actions completed at a specific time in the past (1997). This is the correct form for this sentence.
Q.7
Correct option: A
Explanation: The present passive voice (“are not allowed”) is used to state a general rule or prohibition. This is the correct form for expressing that smoking is not permitted.
Q.8
Correct option: A
Explanation: The present tense (“swear”) is used to express a current state or fact. The speaker is declaring their lack of knowledge at the present moment.
Q.9
Correct option: C
Explanation: The present perfect continuous tense (“have been working”) is used for actions that started in the past and continue into the present. This matches the context of working since 1990.
Q.10
Correct option: D
Explanation: In time clauses, the present tense (“arrives”) is used to refer to future events. This is the correct form for indicating when the father will arrive.
Q.11
Correct option: B
Explanation: In conditional sentences, the present tense (“misbehave”) is used in the “if” clause when the main clause is in the future tense (“will punish”). This is the correct structure.
Q.12
Correct option: B
Explanation: The second conditional (“would bring”) is used for hypothetical situations. This correctly expresses a hypothetical outcome of going to Hyderabad.
Q.13
Correct option: D
Explanation: The third conditional (“would have met”) is used for hypothetical past situations. This correctly expresses a missed opportunity due to not knowing about the arrival.
Q.14
Correct option: B
Explanation: The past passive voice (“was scolded”) is used to indicate that the scolding happened in the past as a result of being late. This matches the context.
Q.15
Correct option: A
Explanation: The modal “should have had” is used to express a past obligation or recommendation. This correctly indicates that a discussion should have occurred before voting.
Q.16
Correct option: B
Explanation: The phrase “It is time” is followed by the past subjunctive (“decided”) to express that something should be done now. This is the correct form.
Q.17
Correct option: A
Explanation: The sentence uses parallel structure (“have always been” and “will always be”) to maintain consistency in tense and form. This is grammatically correct.
Q.18
Correct option: A
Explanation: The past continuous (“were taking”) is not needed here; the simple past (“took”) correctly describes the action interrupted by the lights going out.
Q.19
Correct option: A
Explanation: The verb “adapt” is used in its base form after “could not.” This is the correct form to describe the dinosaurs’ inability to adapt.
Q.20
Correct option: B
Explanation: The past passive voice (“was rejected”) is used to indicate that the application was rejected in the past. This is the correct form.
Q.21
Correct option: A
Explanation: The past tense (“suffered”) matches the past context (“were poor”). This correctly describes the hardship they experienced.
Q.22
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “looking forward to” requires a gerund (“meeting”). This is the correct form to express anticipation.
Q.23
Correct option: D
Explanation: The auxiliary verb “does” is followed by the base form (“possess”). This is the correct structure for emphasizing the verb.
Q.24
Correct option: C
Explanation: The causative verb “made” is followed by the base form (“wash”) without “to.” This is the correct structure for causing someone to do something.
Q.25
Correct option: B
Explanation: The causative structure “get + object + past participle” (“sent”) is used to indicate arranging for something to be done. This is the correct form.
Q.26
Correct option: C
Explanation: The past perfect (“had arrived”) is used to show that the grandparents arrived before another past action (“returned”). This is the correct sequence.
Q.27
Correct option: A
Explanation: The future perfect (“will have arrived”) is used to indicate completion of an action before a future time (“get there”). This is the correct form.
Q.28
Correct option: C
Explanation: The subjunctive mood (“be familiar”) is used after “It is important that.” This is the correct form for expressing necessity.
Q.29
Correct option: D
Explanation: In time clauses, the present tense (“leaves”) is used to refer to future events. This is the correct form for indicating when the discussion will occur.
Q.30
Correct option: B
Explanation: The modal “will have to” is used to express future obligation. This is the correct form for indicating necessity.
Q.31
Correct option: D
Explanation: The passive voice (“is considered”) is used to describe Shelley’s reputation. This is the correct form for stating general opinions.
Q.32
Correct option: C
Explanation: The passive infinitive (“to be reckoned”) is used after “had yet.” This is the correct form for indicating something that still needs to be determined.
Q.33
Correct option: D
Explanation: The verb “allow” is followed by “to + base form” (“to help”). This is the correct structure for giving permission.
Q.34
Correct option: B
Explanation: The verb “avoid” is followed by a gerund (“answering”). This is the correct form for indicating evasion of an action.
Q.35
Correct option: B
Explanation: The present continuous passive (“is being chased”) is used to describe an action happening now. This matches the context of the exclamation “Look!”
Q.36
Correct option: D
Explanation: The structure “strong enough to + base form” (“to make”) is used to indicate capability. This is the correct form.
Q.37
Correct option: B
Explanation: The future perfect (“will have stopped”) is used to indicate completion of an action by a future time. This is the correct form.
Q.38
Correct option: B
Explanation: The correct structure is “She does not need to take,” but none of the options match. The closest grammatically correct option is B, though it is awkward.
Q.39
Correct option: B
Explanation: The imperative form (“take”) is used for giving instructions. This is the correct form for offering something.
Q.40
Correct option: B
Explanation: The simple present (“takes”) is used for habitual actions. This correctly describes her daily routine.
Q.41
Correct option: B
Explanation: The present perfect (“has lived”) is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present. This matches the context of five years.
Q.42
Correct option: B
Explanation: The phrase “It is time” is followed by the past subjunctive (“started”) to express urgency. This is the correct form.
Q.43
Correct option: D
Explanation: The verb “lie” (meaning to recline) is the correct base form after “let.” This is the correct form for the instruction.
Q.44
Correct option: D
Explanation: The phrase “can’t help” is followed by a gerund (“listening”). This is the correct form for expressing unavoidable actions.
Q.45
Correct option: B
Explanation: The tag question (“haven’t they”) matches the auxiliary verb “have” in the main clause. This is the correct form.
Q.46
Correct option: B
Explanation: The tag question (“didn’t he”) matches the past tense (“went”) in the main clause. This is the correct form.
Q.47
Correct option: A
Explanation: The verb “remember” is followed by a gerund (“meeting”) for past actions. This is the correct form.
Q.48
Correct option: B
Explanation: The passive voice (“was dismissed”) is used to indicate that the action was done to him. This is the correct form.
Q.49
Correct option: B
Explanation: The phrase “would rather” is followed by the base form (“die”). This is the correct structure for expressing preference.
Q.50
Correct option: B
Explanation: The modal “should” is followed by the base form (“have”). This is the correct form for expressing recommendation or expectation.
