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B
Correct answer
Explanation
To solve this question, the user needs to understand the grammar rules for subject-verb agreement and pronoun usage. In this sentence, "uncle" is the subject, and the question is asking for the appropriate pronoun to refer to him.
The correct answer is:
B. he
Explanation:
In the sentence, "uncle" is a singular third-person masculine noun, and the pronoun that refers to him must also be singular and masculine. "He" is the appropriate pronoun to use in this case. Option A ("it") is incorrect because "it" is used to refer to inanimate objects or animals, not people. Option C ("you") and option D ("me") are also incorrect because they are not appropriate pronouns to refer to the uncle.
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she would know what to do.
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she know what to do.
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she knew what to do.
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she knows what to do.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This is a second conditional (present unreal). The structure is 'If + past subjunctive (were for all subjects), ... would + base verb.' 'If Jane were here' sets up the hypothetical present situation, and 'she would know what to do' expresses the hypothetical result.
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he may pass.
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he would have passed.
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he might pass.
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he could passed.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is a third conditional (past unreal). The structure is 'If + past perfect, ... would + have + past participle.' 'Had studied' describes the unfulfilled past condition, and 'would have passed' describes the hypothetical past result. Option B is the only grammatically correct choice.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Years are preceded by the preposition 'in.' Just as we say 'in 1990,' 'in January,' or 'in the 21st century,' we ask 'in what year.' 'At' is used for precise times (at 5 PM), and 'on' for days (on Monday).
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'In' is correct because we swim inside a contained body of water. 'At the pool' would mean you're at the pool facility (perhaps sitting on a chair), but not necessarily swimming in the water itself. 'On' is used for surfaces.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Ours' is a possessive pronoun used after 'of' to indicate possession without repeating the noun. 'Friends of ours' means 'our friends.' 'Our' is a possessive adjective that must come before a noun, 'us' is an object pronoun, and 'their' is third-person plural.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Their' is the possessive adjective for the third-person plural subject 'Ram and Arun.' It shows joint possession of the dog. 'His' is singular masculine, 'there' is an adverb indicating location, and 'them' is an object pronoun.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Its' is the neuter possessive pronoun for animals and things. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is,' which doesn't make sense here. 'His' and 'her' are gendered pronouns typically used for people, not animals unless the gender is specified.
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concordat
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helpful
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(esp. of an expression of the face) twisted
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short and thick
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Squat as an adjective means short and thick in shape, like a squat building or jar. Option A (concordat) is an agreement between church and state, unrelated. Option B (helpful) is a different word entirely. Option C describes a facial expression, not physical dimensions.
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agree
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obtain by pulling violently
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(esp. of older people) vigorously active
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conciliatory
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Spry describes someone (usually an older person) who remains vigorously active and energetic for their age. Option A means to give consent, unrelated. Option B describes violent pulling. Option D means conciliatory or willing to compromise.