Grammar - Study Mode
[#76] How long . . . . . . . . English?
Correct Answer
(C) have you been learning
Explanation
Solution: Have been and has been are verb constructions that are used in the present perfect tense and the present perfect progressive tense. We would use have been when the sentence subject is I, you, we, or the third person plural.
[#77] Umesh . . . . . . . . break the stick yesterday.
Correct Answer
(A) could
Explanation
Solution: 'Could' is the past tense modal verb of 'can'. 'had' cannot be used because the verb is in its first form. If the verb was in second form i.e. 'broke' then 'had' was the suitable answer.
[#78] The man . . . . . . . . you met is an anchorperson.
Correct Answer
(B) whom
Explanation
Solution: 'Who' functions as a subject, while 'whom' functions as an object. Use 'who' when the word is performing the action. Use 'whom' when it is receiving the action.
[#79] Compressed natural Gas (CNG) burns less efficiently than gasoline . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer
(D) none of these
Explanation
Solution: 'Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) burns less efficiently than gasoline' is a complete sentence and no other inclusions are required.
[#80] . . . . . . . . know about where the soul goes after the death.
Correct Answer
(C) Few
Explanation
Solution: We use 'little' with uncountable nouns. We use 'few' with plural countable nouns. They are used in formal contexts. I'm not very happy about it but I suppose I have little choice. Few cities anywhere in Europe can match the cultural richness of Berlin.