Selecting Words


Direction: In the following sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with the appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. If I ____ a doctor, I would serve the poor.









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    In Subjunctive Mood, a Singular Subject agrees with a Plural Verb.
    Here, were is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    In Subjunctive Mood, a Singular Subject agrees with a Plural Verb.
    Here, were is the right usage.


Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.

  1. She has only__________friends.









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    a few (Det. Adj.) : used with Plural Nouns and a Plural Verb to mean a small number; some
    Here, a few is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    a few (Det. Adj.) : used with Plural Nouns and a Plural Verb to mean a small number; some
    Here, a few is the right usage.



  1. I ______ to the movie with some friends last night.









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    Simple Past Tense-went is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Simple Past Tense-went is the right usage.


  1. ______ you hear the President’s speech ?









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    Did is the right usage. Structure of an Interrogative
    Sentence in Past Simple is as follows :
    Did + Subject + Verb + Object.

    Correct Option: D

    Did is the right usage. Structure of an Interrogative
    Sentence in Past Simple is as follows :
    Did + Subject + Verb + Object.



  1. How much longer __ this book ?









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    Future Progressive Tensewill you be needing is the right usage.
    It shows a polite enquiry.

    Correct Option: B

    Future Progressive Tensewill you be needing is the right usage.
    It shows a polite enquiry.