Grammar - Study Mode

[#286] It had been . . . . . . . . since morning?
Correct Answer

(D) raining

Explanation

Solution: The sentence is in continuous tense as 'had been' is used so 'raining' is the correct word to use.

[#287] There was no heir . . . . . . . . the throne?
Correct Answer

(A) to

Explanation

Solution: The correct preposition to use with 'heir' is 'to'. For example – heir to the throne or heir to the property.

[#288] I have . . . . . . . . good news for you.
Correct Answer

(D) None of these

Explanation

Solution: I have good news for you is correct. Since news is a uncountable noun, it would not take indefinite article 'a'.

[#289] I am shy . . . . . . . . my teacher.
Correct Answer

(C) of

Explanation

Solution: shy of means afraid of doing something or being involved in something. shy of/about something - The band has never been shy of publicity. shy of/about doing something - He disliked her and had never been shy about saying so.

[#290] He used to . . . . . . . . cricket.
Correct Answer

(A) play

Explanation

Solution: ‘used to’ will be followed by first form of the verb and therefore ‘play’ is the correct answer.