Grammar - Study Mode

[#296] Do not cry . . . . . spilt milk.
Correct Answer

(B) over

Explanation

Solution: Question: Do not cry . . . . . spilt milk. This question tests your knowledge of common idioms in English. The idiom "Don't cry over spilt milk" means don't be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed . It's about accepting a situation you can't fix and moving on. Let's look at the options: Option A: on - This doesn't make sense in this context. Option B: over - This is the correct option. "Cry over" means to be upset about something. Option C: about - While you can cry *about* something, "cry over spilt milk" is the established idiom. Option D: for - This also doesn't fit grammatically or idiomatically. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: over because it completes the well-known idiom.

[#297] ‘The green eyed monster’ means . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(D) jealousy

Explanation

Solution: The phrase "the green-eyed monster" is an idiom. Idiom: An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the meanings of the individual words. The idiom "the green-eyed monster" refers to jealousy . The phrase is used figuratively to describe the feeling of envy and resentment one feels towards another's possessions or advantages. The "green eyes" are often associated with envy or jealousy in literature and popular culture. Option A: Hatred is a strong feeling of dislike or ill will, while the green-eyed monster is specifically related to envy. Option B: Love is the opposite of jealousy. Option C: Live is a verb, unrelated to the meaning of the idiom. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: Jealousy because the idiom directly and figuratively refers to this emotion.

[#298] The electricity is . . . . . . than coal.
Correct Answer

(C) cheaper

Explanation

Solution: The sentence is comparing the cost of electricity with coal. In English grammar, when making a comparison between two things, we use the comparative form of an adjective. Rule for Comparative Adjectives: For short adjectives (one syllable or two syllables ending in -y), we add **"-er"** to form the comparative. Base Form: cheap Comparative Form: cheaper Superlative Form: cheapest Since the sentence is comparing **electricity** and **coal**, we need the **comparative form**, which is **"cheaper."** Why Not the Other Options? Option A: cheap – This is the base form and does not show comparison. The sentence requires a comparative adjective, so this is incorrect. Option B: to cheap – This is grammatically incorrect. "To" should not be used before an adjective in this context. Option D: cheapest – "Cheapest" is the **superlative form**, used when comparing more than two things. Since we are only comparing electricity and coal, "cheapest" is incorrect. Thus, the correct answer is **Option C: cheaper**.

[#299] All the students . . . . . . . . had scored more than 90% marks in class XII examination of CBSE were invited to a tea party by the President of India.
Correct Answer

(C) 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.

[#300] There are . . . . . . . . than sixty boys in the class.
Correct Answer

(C) no lesser

Explanation

Solution: You use 'no less/no lesser than' before an amount to indicate that the amount is surprisingly large.