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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch16

The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was met with ________ skepticism at first, but subsequent experiments ________ her findings conclusively.

  1. widespread, refuted

  2. initial, validated

  3. minor, questioned

  4. unanimous, ignored
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Initial skepticism' followed by later validation fits the narrative arc of a discovery that is doubted at first and then confirmed. Option A contradicts a successful outcome, and options C and D are either too weak or illogical.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch16

The charity's annual gala was organized to ________ funds for underprivileged children's education programs.

  1. disburse

  2. squander

  3. raise

  4. withhold
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Raise funds' is the standard English collocation meaning to collect money for a cause. 'Disburse' means to distribute money already collected, while 'squander' and 'withhold' imply wasting or refusing to share funds.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch27

The musician _____ violin was damaged in transit has cancelled her performance.

  1. who

  2. whom

  3. whose

  4. which
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Whose' expresses possession, showing that the violin belongs to the musician. No other option can signal this ownership relationship.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch27

The city _____ we spent our summer vacation is famous for its museums.

  1. which

  2. where

  3. when

  4. that
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Where' is the relative adverb used to refer to a place; the city is a location, so 'where' is the correct choice.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch27

The supervisor, to _____ you must submit your weekly report, is out of the office today.

  1. who

  2. whom

  3. that

  4. which
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

After a preposition such as 'to,' the object form 'whom' is required when referring to a person; 'who,' 'that,' and 'which' are all incorrect here.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch27

The smartphone _____ I purchased yesterday has an excellent camera.

  1. who

  2. whom

  3. whose

  4. that
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'That' correctly introduces a defining relative clause referring to an object; the pronoun functions as the object of 'purchased' and may also be omitted.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch27

Autumn is the season _____ the leaves on the maple trees turn vibrant red.

  1. where

  2. when

  3. which

  4. whose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'When' is used as a relative adverb to refer to a time noun; a season is a period of time, making 'when' the appropriate choice.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch27

My new bicycle, _____ cost me a month's salary, was stolen from the garage.

  1. that

  2. which

  3. who

  4. whom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The commas signal a non-defining clause; 'that' is prohibited in non-defining clauses, so 'which' is the only correct option for referring to a thing.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch27

The mechanic _____ repaired my car did a fantastic job.

  1. who

  2. which

  3. whom

  4. whose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Who' is the subject relative pronoun for people; the mechanic is performing the action of repairing, confirming the subject role.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch27

The reason _____ she declined the promotion remains a mystery to her colleagues.

  1. when

  2. why

  3. where

  4. which
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Why' is the relative adverb that follows 'reason' to introduce the cause or motive; no other option fits this semantic role.