Tenses - Study Mode
[#241] My son . . . . . . . . very well at university this term because he . . . . . . . . out late at night anymore.
Correct Answer
(A) does/hasn't stayed
Explanation
Solution: The sentence "My son _________ very well at university this term because he _________ out late at night anymore." requires a combination of present and past tenses to express the idea that the son's good performance at university is influenced by the fact that he no longer stays out late at night. The most suitable option is " does/hasn't stayed ," which correctly reflects this combination of tenses. Option B: did/isn't staying This option is incorrect. "Did/isn't staying" uses past tense followed by present tense, which doesn't fit the logical flow of the sentence. Option C: has done/wasn't staying This option is incorrect. "Has done/wasn't staying" is not the appropriate tense combination for expressing the cause-and-effect relationship described in the sentence. Option D: was doing/hasn't been staying This option is incorrect. "Was doing/hasn't been staying" is not the most suitable tense combination to convey the intended meaning of the sentence. Option E: is doing/doesn't stay This option is incorrect. "Is doing/doesn't stay" uses present tense followed by present tense, which doesn't convey the desired cause-and-effect relationship between the son's actions and his performance. The correct answer is Option A: does/hasn't stayed , which accurately represents the appropriate tenses and effectively conveys the cause-and-effect relationship described in the sentence.
[#242] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The computer ________ guaranteed by the company.
Correct Answer
(A) is
Explanation
Solution: In this sentence, the subject "The computer" is singular, and therefore, the appropriate verb form to use is " is ," which agrees with the singular subject. Option B: are This option is incorrect. "Are" is used with plural subjects, and it doesn't match the singular subject "The computer." Option C: it's This option is incorrect. "It's" is a contraction of "it is," and it doesn't fit grammatically in this context where a simple verb form is required. Option D: aren't This option is incorrect. "Aren't" is a contraction of "are not," and it is not appropriate for the sentence's singular subject and verb agreement. The correct answer is Option A: is , which accurately matches the singular subject "The computer" and maintains proper verb agreement.
[#243] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Who _______ to see me last week?
Correct Answer
(C) came
Explanation
Solution: In this sentence, the action of seeing someone occurred in the past, specifically "last week." Therefore, the most suitable option is " came ," which is the past tense form of the verb "come." Option A: comes This option is incorrect. "Comes" is the present tense form of the verb and does not match the past timeframe indicated in the sentence. Option B: will come This option is incorrect. "Will come" is the future tense form of the verb and is not appropriate for describing an action that took place in the past. Option D: has come This option is incorrect. "Has come" is the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for indicating a specific past time reference ("last week") as required by the sentence. The correct answer is Option C: came , which accurately reflects the past tense and fits the context of the sentence referring to an action that happened in the past ("last week").
[#244] A black cow that . . . . . . . . in the field for some time did not return home in the evening.
Correct Answer
(C) had been grazing
Explanation
Solution: The sentence "A black cow that ________ in the field for some time did not return home in the evening." suggests a continuous action that occurred before another past event. The most appropriate option is " had been grazing ," which indicates that the cow was engaged in the continuous action of grazing in the field for some time prior to the evening when it did not return home. Option A: grazes This option is incorrect because it uses the present tense form, which is not suitable for the past context of the sentence. Option B: was grazing This option is incorrect as it does not convey the necessary past perfect aspect of the action described in the sentence. Option D: grazed This option is incorrect because it uses the simple past tense, which does not convey the continuous and ongoing nature of the action before the specified time. The correct answer is Option C: had been grazing , which accurately reflects the past perfect continuous tense needed to convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
[#245] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate reply to the given question. Where is the new student from? ____________________________.
Correct Answer
(B) He is from Bursa
Explanation
Solution: The question "Where is the new student from?" seeks information about the origin of the new student. The most suitable reply is " He is from Bursa ," which directly provides the required information about the student's place of origin. Option A: He is coming from Bursa This option is incorrect because it indicates an ongoing action of the student's arrival, which is not relevant to the question about the student's origin. Option C: He can come from Bursa This option is incorrect as it suggests a possibility or ability, which is not the information requested in response to the question. Option D: He came from Bursa This option is incorrect because it uses the past tense "came," which is not appropriate for describing the current origin of the new student. The correct answer is Option B: He is from Bursa , which provides a concise and accurate response to the question about the new student's origin.