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

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a relative pronoun for an inanimate noun.

  1. The laboratory who was renovated last year now has modern equipment.

  2. The laboratory whom was renovated last year now has modern equipment.

  3. The laboratory that was renovated last year now has modern equipment.

  4. The laboratory whose was renovated last year now has modern equipment.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'That' (or 'which') is the correct relative pronoun for inanimate nouns like 'laboratory'; 'who' and 'whom' are reserved for people.

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

Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Every boy and every girl in the class must hand in ___ assignment by Friday.'

  1. their

  2. our

  3. its

  4. his or her
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

When 'every' precedes two singular nouns joined by 'and', the subject is treated as singular. In formal grammar, 'his or her' correctly reflects agreement with this singular construction.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Which of the following sentences contains an error in verb agreement?

  1. Many a student has registered for the upcoming exam.

  2. The captain, along with his teammates, were celebrated after the victory.

  3. Neither the manager nor the employees are happy with the decision.

  4. Fifty dollars is a reasonable price for this subscription.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Phrases introduced by 'along with' are parenthetical and do not affect the verb's number. The true subject 'captain' is singular, so the correct verb is 'was celebrated', not 'were celebrated'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the options below:

  1. The researcher is knowing the correct formula for the compound.

  2. We are agreeing with the terms listed in the contract.

  3. They have been understanding the lecture since the beginning.

  4. I have known my mentor for over five years.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Know', 'agree', and 'understand' are stative verbs and must not be used in progressive or perfect-continuous tenses; only simple or perfect forms are grammatically correct.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Complete the sentence: 'The committee members, as well as the chairperson, ________ to sign the agreement.'

  1. has refused

  2. have refused

  3. is refusing

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

Phrases introduced by 'as well as' are additive but parenthetical; the verb agrees with the primary subject 'committee members', which is plural, requiring the plural verb 'have refused'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Choose the correct option: 'A large number of applicants ________ already submitted their portfolios, but the number of available positions ________ very limited.'

  1. has, is

  2. have, are

  3. have, is

  4. has, are
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'A number of' functions like a plural quantifier and takes a plural verb ('have'), whereas 'the number of' acts as a singular noun phrase and takes a singular verb ('is').

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Select the correct option to fill in the blank: 'He has decided to give up ________ junk food to improve his overall fitness.'

  1. eat

  2. to eat

  3. eating

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

The phrasal verb 'give up' must be followed by a gerund ('eating'); an infinitive form is not permissible after phrasal verbs that include a preposition.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: 'You had better ________ the report before the client meeting begins.'

  1. review

  2. to review

  3. reviewing

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

The fixed expression 'had better' is always followed by a bare infinitive—the base form of the verb without 'to'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

  1. The supervisor made the trainees to work overtime.

  2. The supervisor made the trainees working overtime.

  3. The supervisor made the trainees work overtime.

  4. The supervisor made the trainees worked overtime.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In active-voice constructions, the causative verb 'make' takes a noun or pronoun object followed by a bare infinitive; adding 'to' or changing the form to a participle or past tense is incorrect.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Choose the correct sentence:

  1. He is accustomed to work in stressful environments.

  2. He is accustomed to working in stressful environments.

  3. He is accustomed to be working in stressful environments.

  4. He is accustomed to have worked in stressful environments.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the phrase 'accustomed to', the word 'to' is a preposition rather than an infinitive marker; a preposition must be followed by a noun or gerund, so 'working' is correct.