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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch02

What is the correct plural form of the noun 'wolf'?

  1. wolfs

  2. wolfes

  3. wolves

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

'Wolf' ends in -f, so the plural is formed by changing -f to -ves, giving 'wolves'. This follows the standard f-to-v plural transition rule.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch02

Which of the following is the correct plural form of the noun 'fungus'?

  1. funguses

  2. fungis

  3. fungi

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

'Fungus' is a Latin-origin noun and follows the Latin plural pattern, forming its plural as 'fungi'. Although 'funguses' is occasionally seen in informal usage, 'fungi' is the standard accepted form.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch02

Which sentence contains an error in the use of an abstract noun?

  1. The bravery of the firefighters was widely celebrated.

  2. She showed a great courageous in the face of danger.

  3. His kindness toward strangers was genuinely touching.

  4. Wisdom comes with experience and reflection.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (B) incorrectly uses the adjective 'courageous' in a position that requires the abstract noun 'courage'. The sentence should read 'She showed great courage in the face of danger.'

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch02

Identify the sentence in which the collective noun is used correctly.

  1. The team are each playing in different positions today.

  2. The audience were clapping their individual hands.

  3. The committee has submitted its final report to the board.

  4. The jury have disagreed among themselves on the verdict.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In option (C), the collective noun 'committee' is treated as a single unified body, correctly taking the singular verb 'has' and the singular pronoun 'its'. This is the standard usage when a group acts in unison.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch02

Which sentence correctly forms the plural of a noun ending in -o?

  1. The chef prepared several dishs of potato soup.

  2. The volunteers planted tomatos in the community garden.

  3. The photographer developed photos from the expedition.

  4. The street was lined with volcanos on both sides.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Photo' is one of the exceptions to the -o rule and forms its plural as 'photos' (not 'photoes'). Option (B) incorrectly spells 'tomatoes' as 'tomatos', and option (A) contains an unrelated spelling error.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch02

Which sentence correctly uses individual possession for two separate owners?

  1. Tom and Jerry's bicycles were both in need of repair.

  2. Tom's and Jerry's bicycles were both in need of repair.

  3. Tom and Jerry' bicycles were both in need of repair.

  4. Tom's and Jerry bicycles were both in need of repair.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When two people own separate items, each name must carry its own possessive apostrophe-s. Option (A) signals joint ownership of the same bicycle(s), not individual ownership of separate ones.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch02

Which of the following nouns is a proper noun and is correctly capitalized?

  1. The river amazon flows through south america.

  2. She visited the eiffel tower last spring.

  3. Mount Everest is the highest peak on Earth.

  4. My friend lives near the ganges river.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In option (C), both 'Mount Everest' and 'Earth' are proper nouns and are correctly capitalized. The other options contain proper nouns ('amazon', 'south america', 'eiffel tower', 'ganges') that are incorrectly written in lowercase.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch03

Identify the corrected version of the following sentence: 'The nervous suspect tried to hide himself behind the parked truck.'

  1. The nervous suspect tried to hide behind the parked truck.

  2. The nervous suspect tried to hide his self behind the parked truck.

  3. The nervous suspect tried to hide him behind the parked truck.

  4. The nervous suspect tried to hide of himself behind the parked truck.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'hide' does not take a reflexive pronoun in standard English; the sentence is complete and correct without 'himself'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch03

Choose the correct pronoun: 'Between you and ___, I believe the proposal requires considerable revision before it is submitted.'

  1. I

  2. me

  3. myself

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

The preposition 'between' governs its object, so the pronoun must be in the objective case; 'me' is therefore correct, not 'I'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch03

Which arrangement of singular pronouns is correct in a neutral, polite context: '___ should collaborate to finish the group assignment on time.'

  1. I, you, and he

  2. He, you, and I

  3. You, he, and I

  4. You, I, and he
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In neutral or polite contexts, singular personal pronouns follow the 2-3-1 order: Second person (you), Third person (he), First person (I).