Grammar - Study Mode

[#651] . . . . . . . . you read, you cannot pass.
Correct Answer

(B) Unless

Explanation

Solution: We use the conjunction 'unless' to mean 'except if'. The clause which follows unless is a subordinate clause (sc): it needs a main clause (mc) to make a complete sentence. When unless comes before the main clause, we use a comma. Example: Unless it rains, we'll go for a picnic by the river tomorrow.

[#652] A: Are Peter and Mary still sitting in the office? B: No, . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(D) they aren't

Explanation

Solution: 'they aren't', is correct as it is grammatically correct and also indicates that presently Peter and Mary are not sitting in the office.

[#653] This is a desk and . . . . . . . . tables.
Correct Answer

(A) those are

Explanation

Solution: In the given statement desk and tables are being pointed out. As we can see, the answer must point out 'tables'. Thus, the answer must be a demonstrative pronoun followed by the correct form of the verb 'be' that can point out a plural object. Option A is correct. 'Those' is a demonstrative pronoun used for plural objects and 'are' is also the form of the verb 'be' used for plural objects. 'Those are tables' is a correct phrase as 'those are' perfectly points at 'tables'. Option B is incorrect. 'These' is a demonstrative pronoun used for plural objects, however, it is not followed by a verb. Thus, option B does not point out 'tables'. Option C is incorrect. 'Are' is the correct form of 'be' for pointing at plural objects but, 'that' is not a demonstrative pronoun that can be used for plural objects. Option D is incorrect. 'That' and 'is' both cannot be used for plural objects and so option D cannot be used to point at 'tables'.

[#654] Rome was not built in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(D) a day

Explanation

Solution: Rome was not built in 'a day' is an idiom. The true meaning of the idiom is nothing great comes without hard work and time dedication.

[#655] We . . . . . . . . be visiting him tomorrow.
Correct Answer

(D) shall not

Explanation

Solution: 'shall' is used with future tenses. 'tomorrow' means future tense and therefore 'shall not' is the correct usage.