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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch17

Identify the correct option to replace the underlined segment: 'Between the two candidates shortlisted for the role, the panel agreed that Priya was the most suitable choice.'

  1. the most suitable choice.

  2. the more suitable choice.

  3. a more suitably choice.

  4. the most suitably choice.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Comparative forms ('more') are used when comparing exactly two items; superlative forms ('most') apply to three or more. Since only two candidates are being compared, 'the more suitable' is correct.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch17

Identify the correct option to replace the underlined segment: 'The foundation has pledged to comply to the environmental norms set by the regulatory body.'

  1. to comply to the environmental norms

  2. to comply with the environmental norms

  3. to complying with the environmental norms

  4. to compliance to the environmental norms
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'comply' idiomatically requires the preposition 'with', not 'to'. Additionally, the infinitive marker 'to' before the verb demands the base form 'comply', making option B the only grammatically and idiomatically sound choice.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch17

Identify the correct option to replace the underlined segment: 'The professor, along with his graduate students, are presenting their research at the conference tomorrow.'

  1. are presenting

  2. is presenting

  3. were presenting

  4. have been presenting
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When a singular subject is followed by a phrase beginning with 'along with', the verb agrees with the primary singular subject 'the professor', not the intervening noun. Therefore 'is presenting' is correct.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch17

Identify the correct option to replace the underlined segment: 'The committee had no choice but to postponing the vote until further evidence was submitted.'

  1. had no choice but to postponing

  2. had no choice but to postpone

  3. had no choice but postponing

  4. had no choice but postponed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The fixed expression 'have no choice but to' must be followed by the bare infinitive. 'Postpone' (not 'postponing') is the correct form, making option B the only grammatically accurate choice.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch18

Identify the sentence that contains a spelling error.

  1. The hotel was unable to provide suitable accommodation for our large tour group.

  2. They decided to separate the recycling into paper, glass, and plastic containers.

  3. It was a strange occurrence that no one could explain logically.

  4. The team will definately finalize the presentation before the morning meeting.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Definately' is misspelled; the correct form is 'definitely', which contains the root 'finite'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch18

Which of the following sentences is grammatically and orthographically correct?

  1. It is neccessary to bring your passport when traveling internationally.

  2. At the beginning of the semester, students receive a syllabus for each course.

  3. An unexpected occurance delayed the flight by several hours.

  4. The two departments work in seperate buildings on the main campus.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (B) is fully correct. 'Necessary' in (A) is misspelled (double 'c' is wrong), 'occurrence' in (C) is misspelled (missing a double letter), and 'separate' in (D) is misspelled (wrong vowel).

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch18

Identify the sentence in which an inappropriate word is used contextually.

  1. The room was very quiet during the final examination.

  2. He was so tired that he fell asleep at his desk.

  3. The dessert was so delicious, and we enjoyed every bite of it.

  4. The water in the lake is very cold at this time of year.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In (C), 'so' is used without a following 'that' clause; a simple degree modifier like 'very' or 'extremely' is required here instead.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch18

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a temporal preposition.

  1. They have been living in this neighborhood since five years.

  2. The company has occupied this office building since 2018.

  3. He has worked as a software engineer for last Friday.

  4. She has been training for the marathon since three months.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Since' correctly precedes a specific point in time ('2018'). Options (A) and (D) express durations and require 'for', while (C) names a point in time and requires 'since'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch18

Identify the sentence that contains a grammatical error regarding modal verbs.

  1. The security guards can to inspect all bags at the entrance.

  2. Students should submit their assignments before the portal closes.

  3. We must cooperate to complete the project on schedule.

  4. You could hear the music playing from across the street.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Modal auxiliary verbs like 'can' require a bare infinitive directly after them; inserting 'to' before 'inspect' is a grammatical error.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch18

In which of the following sentences is a word misspelled?

  1. The organization offers temporary accommodation to displaced families.

  2. I am definately going to attend the annual conference next month.

  3. The beginning of the movie was much slower than the trailers suggested.

  4. It is necessary to double-check all calculations before publishing.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Definately' is an incorrect spelling; the word should be written as 'definitely'.