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[#436] Urmila . . . . . . . . move the bench.
Correct Answer
(C) could
Explanation
Solution: 'Urmila' which is noun can be followed by modal verbs while 'which', 'where', 'why' are used in interrogative sentences. Therefore 'could' is the correct answer.
[#437] They . . . . . . . . me on my birthday every year.
Correct Answer
(B) wish
Explanation
Solution: 'every year' gives a continuous tense to the statement and therefore adjectives positive degree should be used which is 'wish'.
[#438] Kangaroos, . . . . . . . . use their pouch to carry their babies, are found in Australia.
Correct Answer
(D) which
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Option D: which . First, let's define the relative pronouns in the options. Whom : A relative pronoun used for referring to people as the *object* of a verb or preposition. Whose : A relative pronoun showing possession (belonging to someone or something). Who : A relative pronoun used for referring to people as the *subject* of a verb. Which : A relative pronoun used for referring to things, animals, or groups of people. The sentence refers to kangaroos, which are animals. The clause "use their pouch to carry their babies" acts as a descriptive clause modifying "kangaroos." In this clause, "kangaroos" is the subject performing the action of using the pouch. Therefore, we need a relative pronoun that refers to animals and acts as a subject. "Which" fits this description perfectly. Why other options are incorrect: Option A (whom): Incorrect because "whom" is used for objects, not subjects. The kangaroos are the subject of the verb "use." Option B (whose): Incorrect because "whose" indicates possession. The sentence doesn't describe anything belonging to the kangaroos in this clause. Option C (who): Incorrect because "who" refers to people, not animals.
[#439] Bali . . . . . . . . this book since January last.
Correct Answer
(C) has been reading
Explanation
Solution: The present perfect continuous is formed with have/has been and the -ing form of the verb. We normally use the present perfect continuous to emphasize that something is still continuing in the present. Example: She has been living in Liverpool all her life.
[#440] Mr. Goplan . . . . . . . . his daughter up from school at 4:30 every day.
Correct Answer
(C) picks
Explanation
Solution: The subject-verb agreement provides us with the rules of placing a correct verb in correspondence to the subject. 'Mr. Gopalan' is the subject in this sentence. The subject is thus singular. 'Picks' is the singular verb. Thus it is the answer. 'Pick' is the plural verb. Hence, it cannot be placed in this sentence.