Grammar - Study Mode

[#461] Columbus was in search . . . . . America.
Correct Answer

(B) of

Explanation

Solution: Definition: The phrase "in search of" is a commonly used idiom that means looking for or trying to find something. The correct preposition to use with "in search" is "of" . Correct Answer: The correct option is Option B: of . Explanation: - The phrase "in search of" is the correct grammatical structure, meaning someone is actively looking for something. - "Columbus was in search of America" means that Columbus was trying to find America. - The preposition "of" correctly follows "in search" to indicate what is being searched for. - Therefore, the correct sentence is: Columbus was in search of America. Why Other Options Are Incorrect: - Option A: for → Incorrect because "in search for" is not a valid phrase in English. - Option C: about → Incorrect because "about" is used to indicate a topic, not a search. - Option D: under → Incorrect because "under" does not fit the context of searching. Final Answer: Option B: of .

[#462] Be quiet. A new song . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(D) is being sung

Explanation

Solution: Sentence is in present continuous tense in passive voice. Rule : Subject + is/am/are + being + V 3 + other agents. Be quiet. A new song is being sung

[#463] We . . . . . to the cinema tonight. We have a lot of work to finish.
Correct Answer

(D) are not going

Explanation

Solution: Sentence is in present continuous tense. Rule : Subject + is/am/are + V-ing + other agents. We are not going to the cinema tonight. We have a lot of work to finish.

[#464] It’s 8:30 o’clock now. His paper starts at 9. He . . . . . answers at 9:30.
Correct Answer

(D) will be writing

Explanation

Solution: Sentence is in Future continuous tense. Rule : Subject + will/shall + be + V-ing + other agents. It’s 8:30 o’clock now. His paper starts at 9. He will be writing answers at 9:30.

[#465] . . . . . we be . . . . . trouble without water in future?
Correct Answer

(C) Will , facing

Explanation

Solution: Will we be facing trouble without water in future?