leadership Online Quiz - 133

After modal verbs like 'can', use the base form of the main verb without -s or -ed endings. 'Can speak' is grammatically correct. 'Could speaks' and 'can speaks' are wrong because they add -s after a modal. 'Could spoke' is wrong because 'spoke' is past tense, not base form. Present context ('now' in the sentence) makes 'can' more appropriate than 'could'.

The correct form is 'might have' because modal verbs like 'might' are always followed by the base form of the verb, not '-ing' or 'to'. 'Might will have' is grammatically incorrect because we never put 'will' after a modal verb.

All three options are correct for giving strong advice. 'Should' and 'ought to' mean the same thing (strong recommendation), and 'must' expresses strong obligation or necessity. Therefore 'Any of the above' is correct.

'Must' is used for logical deductions when we're very sure about something based on strong evidence. Exotic vacations cost money, so if they 'always' go on them, we can conclude they 'must' be rich.

'Can't be' expresses a strong negative deduction when we know something is impossible. Since Person 2 knows Abdul is on holiday in Maldives, he logically 'can't be' sitting there.

The first blank needs 'should' for expectation. The question tag must be negative ('shouldn't you?') because the main clause is positive. Question tags always use the opposite polarity of the main statement.

An adherent is someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas; a 'supporter'. 'Male sheep' is a ram, and 'worldly' is secular.

To 'adjourn' means to suspend or postpone a meeting or proceeding to a later time. It's commonly used in formal contexts like court sessions, meetings, or conferences that break and resume later.

An adjunct is 'something attached to but holding an inferior position'. 'Point nearest earth' is perigee, and 'lead away from conduct' is to seduce.

Adjuration is a 'solemn urging' or a solemn oath. 'Outer boundary' is a perimeter, and 'growing uncontrollably' is rampant.

An 'adjutant' is a military officer who assists the commanding officer, often handling administrative duties and serving as a staff officer. The role exists in armies and military organizations.

To admonish is to 'warn or speak to with gentle disapproval'. 'Poorly constructed' is shoddy, and 'proper behavior' is decorum.

To adore is to 'love deeply and respect highly'. 'Outside edge' is a rim or periphery, and 'odor of decomposing fat' is rancid.

To adorn is to 'decorate' or make more beautiful or attractive. 'False testimony' is perjury, and 'long-lasting hatred' is rancor.

Adroit means clever or 'skillful' in using the hands or mind. 'Can be permeated' is permeable, and 'without purpose' is aimless or haphazard.

Adulation is excessive admiration or 'flattery'. 'Allowing much freedom' is permissive, and 'pertaining to earthquakes' is seismic.

To adulterate is to 'make impure' by adding inferior substances. 'Very harmful' is pernicious, and 'careful in choosing' is selective or fastidious.

Advent refers to the 'arrival' of a notable person, thing, or event. 'Conclusion of an oration' is a peroration, and 'search thoroughly' is to ransack.

Adventitious means happening or carried on according to chance rather than design; 'accidental'. 'Commit an offense' is to perpetrate, and 'sure of righteousness' is self-righteous.

An adversary is one's 'opponent' in a contest, conflict, or dispute. 'Voracious' means wanting great quantities of food, and 'outward appearance' is a semblance.