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Question: #20: Why not answer B also, present tense? #23: If the subject phrase "every one" is singular, requiring a singular verb, then why would the subject phrase "every boy" not also be regarded as a singular subject requiring a singular verb -- in this case, answer B?
#20: Little did she know” is correct because it’s referring to the past. We use “did” for past tense in inversion sentences for emphasis. “Does” would be for the present, but “did” fits better in most contexts to highlight something she didn’t know in the past. #23: In sentences expressing urgency or importance (like with “imperative”), the verb is typically in the base form (the subjunctive mood), regardless of the subject. So, “take” is used here instead of “takes.”
All comments are from the perspective of an American English speaker. Question: #2: Answer B would be incorrect. Either answer A, or "over." #21: If only two children, answer B. If more than two, answer A. #22: Answer C also.."I have so many tasks, I don't know which to do next." #29: Answer A also, which implies a more optimistic or positive view that the rain will stop.
In British English, “at the weekend” is commonly used, while in American English, “on the weekend” is more typical. If you’re following American English, you would say: “She will visit her parents on the weekend.”
Question: #13: Grammar error. Verb-tense must always agree with the subject, NEVER with the prepositional phrase. The subject here is "he," which is of course singular. "People," although pural, is a part of the prepositional phrase "of those people" and therefore must be totally disregarded in determining the verb-tense. So the correct answer is A. #27: Answer C also.
In this sentence, “who” refers to “people,” which is plural. Therefore, the verb following “who” should also be plural, making “are” the correct choice. “Is” would not be correct in this context. The phrase “who are always on time” refers to “those people,” which is plural. Therefore, the verb should also be plural (“are”).
Question: #1: "Committee" is customarily regarded as a collective noun, and thus takes the singular verb, in which case answer C. #16: Answer A also. #19: If only two people, then answer A. #28: Answer A would be the expression most often used. Also very common, "You should be caraful when crossing the road."
#1: In British English, collective nouns like “committee” can take a plural verb if the focus is on the individuals within the group. Therefore, both “was unable” and “were unable” can be correct depending on the context and the variety of English being used.
@@EngQuizMasterThank you so much for clarifying for me the grammatical distinction between the British and American practice regarding the word "committee."
Enjoyed the test. Just one comment though. Question: #18: The most correct answer would be to leave the blank open. If answer A were selected, then rephrase to read "in the last year." #
Question: #8: Talking "to." #18: We would say one is "tired from" if referring to some physical activity. For example: "He is tired from running." And we would say "tired of" if referring to something we found objectionable. For example: "He is tired of being constantly mistreated by his girlfriend."
Question: #1: Answer A, simple past, also correct. #9: Answer C also. "Are we out of apples? No, we have more apples in the fridge." #21: Answer B also. #24: Answer C also, if he's a teacher's assistant, for example. #25: Answer B also, if we are choosing a person, rather than a thing.
Question; #2: Answer C is of course incorrect. (Typo?) Answer B is correct. #15: Answer A also correct. #17: All answers correct, depending on the speaker's intent. Answer A if expressing an expectation. Answer B if expressing a possibility or liklihood. Answer C if expressing a certainity. Answer D if expressing a somewhat lesser degree than B.
Question: #5: Answer C, simple past, also grammatically correct. #8: Answer B and D also correct. #10: Answer D also, if referring to someone you no longer have any contact with. Answer C if the association is still active. #27: Answer C also.
If she has already testified and presented her version of the facts relating to something that has already occurred (a past event), and he is now insisting that this past testimony is to be regarded as truthful, then I believe we could say answer C is correct. Of course, answer A would be correct if she has not yet presented her testimony.
Question: #4: Answer D also correct. "I saw him today, but before that I I hadn't seen him since we graduated." #10: Answer B (simple past) also correct. #13: Answer A also. #20: Answer B also. #22: Answer B also.
4. No, “hadn’t seen” is not correct in this context. “Hadn’t seen” would be used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past, which is not the case here. The correct choice remains “haven’t seen,” as it indicates that you have not seen him at any time from graduation up to the present. 10. You are right. “He lost his keys, so we had to wait until he found them.” This sentence implies that losing the keys and waiting happened sequentially in the past. Using “had lost” (past perfect) emphasizes that the key-losing event happened before the waiting started, which can add clarity.
Question: #4: With "either, or" we look to the noun closest to the verb to determine whether whether the verb is singular or plural -- singular noun gets singular verb; plural noun gets plural verb. In this case, "students" is plural, and so receives a plural verb, which would be answer A. This may have been a typo on your part, since you gave the correct answer for #19. And of course thisr rule in no way conflicts with the. rule that "neither" when standing alone (see #8) receives a singular verb.
1. They play soccer every weekend. “Every weekend” implies a habitual action in the present. Thus, “play” is the correct verb. 2,12 and 22 - Words like “every day,” and “usually” are used to indicate habitual or routine actions. When these words are used in the context of the present tense, they require present tense verbs.
Question: #3: Answer D also grammatically correct. #5: Answer C also. #11: Answer A also, assuming he has completed his studying. #15: Answer C also. #21: Answer C also.
Question: #7: Answer C also. Answer B refers to the possibility of speaking fluently. Answer C allows for the possibility that he might have the ability, but simply chooses not to. #13, #14: Answer C also. #21: See Question #7 comments.
Question: #11: The correct answer is A. #13: Syntax error. Two correct choices " The new policy took effect on January 1st." Or " The new policy was implemented on January 1st." #27: Yes, the presentation will occur on a Monday, but "for" the purpose of accommodating a presentation. Therefore, Answer A. #28: A would be the preferred answer.
#11: Using “with” in this context is also grammatically correct. Both “on the understanding that” and “with the understanding that” are acceptable and commonly used.
#13: It’s correct👇 “The new policy was implemented with effect from January 1st.” This phrase “with effect from” is commonly used to indicate the starting date or time of something.
28. Both “with” and “by” can be correct depending on the context: 1. With mutual consent: This implies that the agreement was reached with the agreement or approval of all parties involved. 2. By mutual consent: This suggests that the agreement was reached as a result of the agreement or approval of all parties involved. Both are commonly used and correct, but “with mutual consent” is slightly more common in everyday usage.
