Grammar - Study Mode

[#126] It is no use . . . . . . . . again?
Correct Answer

(C) trying

Explanation

Solution: The question tests your understanding of the grammatical structure following "It is no use". "It is no use" is a common idiom meaning "it is pointless" or "it is futile". It is always followed by a gerund (a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun). Let's examine each option: Option A: to try - This is an infinitive, not a gerund. Infinitives have the form "to + verb". Option B: try - This is the base form of the verb and is incorrect in this context. Option C: trying - This is the correct answer. "Trying" is the gerund form of the verb "to try". It correctly fits the grammatical structure "It is no use + gerund". Option D: tried - This is the past participle form of the verb and doesn't fit the grammatical pattern required after "It is no use". Therefore, the grammatically correct sentence is: "It is no use trying again."

[#127] All the batsmen . . . . . . . . had scored half century in the semi final of IPL were invited to a tea party by the Prime Minister of India.
Correct Answer

(A) who

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.

[#128] The . . . . . . . . one uses while pronouncing a tag question could change the meaning of tag questions in spoken language.
Correct Answer

(A) intonation

Explanation

Solution: Intonation is the rise and fall of the voice pitch in speech. It's a key element in conveying meaning, especially in questions and statements. Pitch refers to the highness or lowness of a sound. It's a component of intonation, but intonation encompasses more than just pitch. Stress in speech refers to the emphasis given to a particular syllable or word within a sentence. It affects the meaning but not as directly as intonation. Rhythm refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in speech. While important for fluency and comprehension, it doesn't directly alter the meaning of tag questions in the same way intonation does. The correct answer is A: intonation . Tag questions are short questions added to the end of a statement to seek confirmation or agreement. The meaning of a tag question can dramatically change depending on whether the intonation rises (implying uncertainty or seeking information) or falls (implying a statement of fact or seeking confirmation of an already-held belief). For example, consider the statement "It's a beautiful day, isn't it?" If the intonation rises on "isn't it?", it's a genuine question seeking agreement. If the intonation falls on "isn't it?", it's more of a statement seeking confirmation of an already-held belief (implying the speaker already thinks it is a beautiful day). Neither rhythm, stress, nor pitch alone would produce this shift in meaning as powerfully as the change in intonation.

[#129] . . . . . . . . you call your friend yesterday?
Correct Answer

(D) Did

Explanation

Solution: The word 'did' is the past form of the verb 'do' and is used when the action is done in the past tense.

[#130] I was amazed . . . . . . . . his misbehavior?
Correct Answer

(B) at

Explanation

Solution: 'Amazed at' is usually used when referring to something which is non-living, like a person's attribute or a feeling or a fact.