Grammar - Study Mode

[#306] My mother, along with others, . . . . . . . . worried.
Correct Answer

(D) was

Explanation

Solution: The verb in the statement should agree with the subject of the statement. For singular subjects, singular verbs are used and for plural subjects, plural verbs are used. Here, the subject is 'my mother', which is singular. Hence, the verb used can be 'was' or 'is'. But, in the options, 'is' is not given. Hence, the correct answer is option D.

[#307] Sana was staring . . . . . . . . me.
Correct Answer

(C) at

Explanation

Solution: The verb 'stare' most often takes the preposition 'at' after it. Example: She stared at the man with the gun.

[#308] . . . . . . . . you read, the more you will learn.
Correct Answer

(D) The more

Explanation

Solution: 'more' means a greater or additional amount of something. No other option is suitable.

[#309] He went to Delhi . . . . . . . . Train.
Correct Answer

(B) by

Explanation

Solution: We use 'by' to show how something is done. For example: We sent a postcard by post. Same is the case with the above sentence in question.

[#310] He devotes much of his time . . . . . . . . for the future.
Correct Answer

(A) planning

Explanation

Solution: 'He devotes much of his time planning for the future' is correct. No other option makes a meaningful sentence.