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

Which of the following sentences is both grammatically and orthographically correct?

  1. The machine has been operating since four hours without interruption.

  2. The local climate is so humid, making it difficult to breathe.

  3. We must to consult the department head before making a decision.

  4. We need to separate the broken glass from the rest of the waste.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (D) is correct. In (A), 'since' is wrongly used with a duration. In (B), 'so' appears without a result clause. In (C), 'must' is incorrectly followed by 'to'.

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

Identify the sentence that has a spelling error.

  1. The sudden occurrence of the solar eclipse amazed the spectators.

  2. The host was accommodating and helped us with our luggage.

  3. At the begining of the play, the actors introduce themselves.

  4. No further action is necessary at this stage of the investigation.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Begining' is misspelled; the correct form is 'beginning', which doubles the 'n' before the suffix.

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

Select the sentence that is free of both grammatical and spelling errors.

  1. The researcher has been analyzing the data since last Thursday.

  2. The client was so pleased with the outcome of the campaign.

  3. Employees should to report any safety hazards immediately.

  4. It is neccesary to update the system software regularly.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option (A) correctly pairs 'since' with a specific point in time. In (B), 'so' is used without a result clause. In (C), 'should' is incorrectly followed by 'to'. In (D), 'necessary' is misspelled.

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

Which sentence contains a spelling mistake?

  1. The laboratory has separate entrances for staff and visitors.

  2. His absence was definitely noticed by the manager.

  3. The occurrence of the error was entirely accidental.

  4. It was a seperate issue that had to be addressed later.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Seperate' is a common misspelling of 'separate'; the correct form uses 'a' in the second syllable, not 'e'.

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

Which of the following sentences uses 'for' and 'since' correctly?

  1. She has lived abroad since ten years.

  2. The exhibition has been open for last weekend.

  3. He has held the record for twenty-two years.

  4. They have been friends since a long time.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'For' correctly accompanies a duration ('twenty-two years'). The other options misuse 'since' with a duration or 'for' with a point in time.

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

Identify the sentence in which the modal verb is used correctly.

  1. The nurse will to administer the medication every six hours.

  2. Drivers should to carry their licence at all times.

  3. The technician might examine the circuit board this afternoon.

  4. Passengers must to fasten their seatbelts before takeoff.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Might' is correctly followed by the bare infinitive 'examine'. The other options all insert an unnecessary 'to' after their respective modal verbs.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalized word: The hikers encountered a formidable IMPEDIMENT on the trail that forced them to turn back.

  1. Advantage

  2. Barrier

  3. Shortcut

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

'Impediment' means something that obstructs or hinders progress. 'Barrier' is a close synonym denoting an obstacle that blocks movement or advancement.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Select the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word: The new regulation was deliberately AMBIGUOUS, making enforcement difficult.

  1. Unclear

  2. Lengthy

  3. Explicit

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

'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation or unclear in meaning. Its antonym is 'explicit', which means stated clearly and leaving no room for confusion.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Find the best synonym for the capitalized word based on context: The principal had to REBUKE the student council for misusing school funds.

  1. Congratulate

  2. Ignore

  3. Censure

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

'Rebuke' means to express sharp disapproval or criticism. 'Censure' is a formal synonym carrying the same sense of official condemnation.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Which word pair correctly illustrates a hypernym-hyponym relationship, where the first word is the general category and the second is a specific member of that category?

  1. Cold - Warm

  2. Run - Sprint

  3. Instrument - Violin

  4. Happy - Elated
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Violin' is a specific type of 'instrument', making 'instrument' the hypernym (broader category) and 'violin' the hyponym (specific member). The other pairs are antonyms or degree-synonyms, not hypernym-hyponym relationships.