Grammar - Study Mode

[#236] Ramlal . . . . . . . . lift this stone.
Correct Answer

(B) can

Explanation

Solution: One uses 'can' to talk about ability to do things in general.

[#237] Always avoid . . . . . . . . mistakes.
Correct Answer

(A) making

Explanation

Solution: Gerunds can be used after certain verbs including enjoy, fancy, discuss, dislike, finish, mind, suggest, recommend, keep, and avoid. After prepositions of place and time. Example: I made dinner before getting home. He looked unhappy after seeing his work schedule.

[#238] He went . . . . . . . . to oblige his superior.
Correct Answer

(B) out of his way

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'out of his way' is the right usage. out of the way : inconvenience caused to oneself/take extra trouble to do something beyond what is required.

[#239] Due to his tours, he got to meet . . . . . . . . of people.
Correct Answer

(A) a lot

Explanation

Solution: 'A lot' of and lots of can both be used with plural countable nouns and with singular uncountable nouns for affirmatives, negatives, and questions. Examples: We've got lots of things to do. That's a lot of money. There weren't a lot of choices.

[#240] When Simon . . . . . . . . back tonight, he'll cook dinner.
Correct Answer

(A) comes

Explanation

Solution: A singular noun is followed by a singular verb. 'comes' is a singular verb and the correct answer.