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

The committee was impressed by the candidate's ________ resume, which detailed over a decade of international experience.

  1. meager

  2. illustrious

  3. tentative

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

'Illustrious' means distinguished and accomplished, which logically matches being impressive and having extensive international experience. The remaining options carry meanings that contradict the positive impression described.

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

The institute offered her ________ internship that promised hands-on training in molecular biology.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. many

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

'Internship' begins with a vowel sound, so the grammatically correct indefinite article is 'an'. Options 'many' and 'several' require a plural noun and are therefore incompatible.

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

To ________ the public's anxiety about the new policy, the mayor decided to ________ its benefits in a televised address.

  1. exacerbate, ignore

  2. allay, highlight

  3. fuel, downplay

  4. suppress, conceal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Allay' means to reduce or soothe worry, and 'highlight' means to draw attention to something; together they create a coherent strategy of calming the public by openly explaining the policy's advantages.

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

The manager's ________ attitude toward his employees often ________ their motivation to perform well.

  1. supportive, dampens

  2. indifferent, stifles

  3. hostile, boosts

  4. encouraging, reduces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An indifferent—meaning uncaring or detached—attitude logically stifles employee motivation. The other pairings mix positive and negative words in ways that contradict each other and make no coherent sense.

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

A successful modern business must ________ change, ________ innovation, and ________ customer satisfaction above all else.

  1. resist, discourage, prioritize

  2. embrace, foster, value

  3. avoid, hinder, neglect

  4. accept, stifle, ignore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

All three blanks call for consistently positive verbs describing best practices. 'Embrace', 'foster', and 'value' are uniformly constructive and parallel in tone, making them the only coherent set.

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

Although the initial phase of the project was marked by ________ disagreements, the team eventually reached a ________ consensus.

  1. harmonious, turbulent

  2. intense, unanimous

  3. minor, conflicted

  4. superficial, divided
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'Although' signals a contrast: strong early disagreement is set against a final complete agreement. 'Intense' and 'unanimous' capture that contrast cleanly, while the other options either reverse the logic or repeat the same idea.

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

Instead of addressing the core issue directly, the spokesperson chose to ________ during the press conference.

  1. call it a day

  2. beat around the bush

  3. burn the midnight oil

  4. spill the beans
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Beat around the bush' means to avoid speaking directly about a subject, which precisely matches the description of not addressing the core issue. The other idioms refer to stopping work, working late, or revealing a secret.

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

The local community was highly appreciative ________ the volunteer group's efforts to clean the park.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. about

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

The adjective 'appreciative' conventionally collocates with the preposition 'of' in standard English. None of the other prepositions form an idiomatic or grammatically accepted pairing with 'appreciative' in this structure.

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

The company achieved record-breaking profits this quarter ________ facing severe supply chain disruptions.

  1. because of

  2. despite

  3. in order to

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

'Despite' introduces a concession, indicating that the profits were realized even in the presence of disruptions. 'Because of' would imply the disruptions caused the profits, which is illogical, and the other options do not fit the grammatical structure.

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

The mentor praised the young entrepreneur's ________ handling of the budget, noting that she avoided any wasteful expenses.

  1. extravagant

  2. stingy

  3. frugal

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

'Frugal' carries a positive connotation of being careful and economical with money, consistent with the mentor's praise. 'Stingy' implies an unpleasant extreme, while 'extravagant' and 'reckless' both suggest wastefulness.