Grammar - Study Mode

[#416] The strike by the workers was . . . . . . . . with a heavy hand.
Correct Answer

(D) put down

Explanation

Solution: 'put down' means to stop holding something and place it on a surface or the ground.

[#417] My father wanted . . . . . . . . study.
Correct Answer

(B) me to

Explanation

Solution: 'me to' is used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself as the object of a verb or preposition.

[#418] You can pick . . . . . . . . dress.
Correct Answer

(D) some

Explanation

Solution: This question tests your understanding of quantifiers – words that describe quantity. The sentence requires a quantifier that works with uncountable nouns or plural countable nouns. "Dress," in this context, refers to a selection of dresses, making it plural. Let's examine each option: A. much: "Much" is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., much water, much sugar). Dresses are countable, so "much" is incorrect. B. more: "More" is the comparative form of "many" or "much." It implies a comparison. The sentence doesn't offer a comparison, so "more" isn't appropriate. It would need a second element for comparison (e.g., "You can pick more dresses than me"). C. either: "Either" indicates a choice between two options. The sentence doesn't present two specific dresses to choose from. It implies a selection from a group. D. some: "Some" is a quantifier used with both countable and uncountable nouns. It indicates an unspecified quantity but more than zero. In this case, "some dresses" perfectly fits the sentence's meaning, suggesting a choice from several dresses. Therefore, "some" is the most grammatically correct and contextually appropriate option.

[#419] Let's . . . . . . . . that old box. We don't need it.
Correct Answer

(C) throw away

Explanation

Solution: 'throw away' means discard something as useless or unwanted.

[#420] Emma is older . . . . . . . . Alice, while Jolie is . . . . . . . . oldest.
Correct Answer

(A) than, the

Explanation

Solution: When there is comparison we use comparative degree followed by 'than'. With superlative degree 'the' article is used.