Grammar - Study Mode

[#421] Dr. Mukhtar joined a . . . . . . . . diploma course in Chennai.
Correct Answer

(D) three year

Explanation

Solution: Whether to use 'year' or 'years' depends on how the sentence is phrased. All of the following are correct: Tom is three years old, Tom is a three-year-old child, It is a six-horse race, This race is for three-year-olds, My contract is for two years, Mine is a two-year contract.

[#422] . . . . . . . there a restaurant near here?
Correct Answer

(D) Is

Explanation

Solution: When deciding whether to use 'is' or 'are', look at whether the noun is plural or singular. If the noun is singular, use 'is'. If it is plural or there is more than one noun, use 'are'.

[#423] Aditi . . . . . . . . three languages: English, French and Spanish.
Correct Answer

(B) speaks

Explanation

Solution: The sentence is in present tense. 'speak' is used if the noun is plural, 'speaks' is used when the noun is singular.

[#424] Look, many students . . . . . kites.
Correct Answer

(C) are flying

Explanation

Solution: Sentence is in present continuous tense with active voice. Rule : Subject + is/am/are + V-ing + other agents. Look, many students are flying kites.

[#425] Marry . . . . . . a question to Mohan yesterday.
Correct Answer

(B) asked

Explanation

Solution: Sentence is in past tense with active voice. Rule : Subject + V 3 + other agents. Marry asked a question to Mohan yesterday.