Grammar - Study Mode
[#386] The Principal praised . . . . . . . . for our good performance.
Correct Answer
(B) us
Explanation
Solution: As the sentence contains 'our' the only right word to use is 'us'. No other word is suitable.
[#387] He is the . . . . . . . . boy in class.
Correct Answer
(A) best
Explanation
Solution: The boy mentioned in the sentence is a good boy. However, there is mention of only one boy in the sentence. Hence, option A 'best' is the most appropriate option which means there is no other boy who is better than him in the class. There is a superlative degree of comparison and a definite article is needed to complete the sentence. Option B- better would be used if there is a comparison of the boy with someone. Option C- good cannot be used as there is comparison with other boys.
[#388] When I . . . . . . . . her last, she was living with her aunt.
Correct Answer
(A) saw
Explanation
Solution: The sentence suggest that the incident has happened earlier and hence 'saw' is the correct word to use as the sentence is in simple past tense.
[#389] As long as Rahul is . . . . . . . ., India can hope for winning the cricket match.
Correct Answer
(D) playing
Explanation
Solution: 'is' is followed by –ing form of he verb. 'playing' is the correct answer.
[#390] Kites . . . . . . . . by children, adult, girls and boys in India.
Correct Answer
(B) are flown
Explanation
Solution: Sentence is in present tense with passive voice. Rule : Subject + is/am/are + V3 (third form of verb) + other agents. Kites are flown by Children, adult, girls and boys in India.