Sentence Completion - Study Mode

[#656] I wonder whether I ........ ever see him again.
Correct Answer

(D) would

Explanation

Solution: In this sentence, the phrase "I wonder whether" introduces an element of uncertainty regarding the possibility of seeing the person again. The use of "would" in the blank is appropriate because it conveys a sense of conditional or hypothetical future action. It suggests that the speaker is uncertain about whether they will or will not see the person again, making "would" a suitable choice for this context. This word choice acknowledges the possibility of the event happening but does not commit to a definite future meeting, which aligns with the sense of wonder and uncertainty expressed in the sentence.

[#657] No sooner ......... than the police handcuffed him.
Correct Answer

(C) did he come

Explanation

Solution: No sooner is an expression that is used in formal English and is usually followed by an inverted sentence structure . When a sentence begins with No sooner , it is followed by an auxiliary verb (like "did" or "had") and then the subject. The correct structure is: No sooner + did + subject + base form of verb + than + ... So, the correct sentence is: No sooner did he come than the police handcuffed him. Option A ("he came") is incorrect because it does not follow the inversion required after "No sooner". Option B ("did he came") is incorrect because "did" is already the auxiliary verb, so the main verb should be in base form ("come", not "came"). Option D ("had he come") is grammatically possible in past perfect tense but not suitable here unless the context demands a prior past action. Therefore, Option C is the grammatically correct and contextually appropriate choice.

[#658] ''What exactly does he want ?"
"He would like to see you ...... a good job on the project."
Correct Answer

(B) get

Explanation

Solution: "Get" is the correct word to use in this context as it aligns with the sentence structure and conveys the desired meaning. The sentence implies that he wants you to successfully secure or achieve a good job on the project. Option A: "got" is incorrect because "got" is the past tense and doesn't fit the grammatical construction of the sentence. Option C: "getting" is incorrect because it suggests an ongoing action, which does not fit the intended meaning of the sentence. Option D: "will get" is incorrect because it implies future certainty, which is not appropriate here. Thus, the correct choice is Option B: "get."

[#659] "She was sorry she didn't attend her friend's wedding."
"Yes, she ........."
Correct Answer

(D) was regretting that she couldn't go

Explanation

Solution: "Was regretting that she couldn't go" is the correct choice because it uses the past progressive tense , which is appropriate to express an ongoing feeling of regret about a past event. Option A: "regretted she can't have gone" is incorrect because the phrase "can't have gone" is grammatically incorrect in this context. Option B: "was regretting she does not go" is incorrect because it mixes tenses improperly ("does not go" is present tense, while "was regretting" is past tense). Option C: "will regret she didn't go" is incorrect because it refers to a future regret, while the sentence clearly discusses a past event. Thus, the correct choice is Option D: "was regretting that she couldn't go."

[#660] "Sujata is late in the office."
"She rarely comes in time ..... ?"
Correct Answer

(B) does she

Explanation

Solution: "Sujata is late in the office."
"She rarely comes in time does she ?"