1. Despite his best efforts, the man could not ______ his old car.
Correct Answer: A) start
Explanation: The modal verb “could not” is followed by the base form of the verb. “Start” is the base form. The other options are grammatically incorrect in this context.
2. If I had known you were coming, I ______ a cake.
Correct Answer: B) would have baked
Explanation: This is a Type 3 conditional sentence (past unreal conditional). The structure is “If + past perfect (had + V3), … would have + V3”. Therefore, “would have baked” is the correct choice.
3. The committee has disagreed ______ the new proposal.
Correct Answer: A) on
Explanation: We use “disagree on” when referring to a topic or issue. We use “disagree with” when referring to a person. Since the disagreement is about the “proposal” (an issue), “on” is the correct preposition.
4. He is not only a great singer ______ a talented actor.
Correct Answer: B) but also
Explanation: The correlative conjunction pair is “not only… but also…”. This structure is used to connect two related pieces of information.
5. She has been living in this city ______ ten years.
Correct Answer: B) for
Explanation: “For” is used to denote a period of time (e.g., ten years, two hours). “Since” is used to denote a specific point in time (e.g., since 2014, since Monday).
6. Hardly had he arrived ______ the train left.
Correct Answer: C) when
Explanation: The correct grammatical structure is “Hardly had… when…”. This is used to describe two actions that happen in quick succession. Another similar structure is “No sooner had… than…”.
7. The teacher made the student ______ the entire essay again.
Correct Answer: D) write
Explanation: When “make” is used in the causative sense (to force someone to do something), it is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive), not the “to-infinitive”.
8. I would rather you ______ him the truth.
Correct Answer: B) told
Explanation: The structure “would rather + subject” is followed by the simple past tense to express a preference about someone else’s actions in the present or future. So, “told” is correct.
9. The news ______ better than expected.
Correct Answer: C) is
Explanation: “News” is an uncountable noun and is always treated as singular, so it takes a singular verb like “is”.
10. He is addicted ______ gambling.
Correct Answer: D) to
Explanation: The phrasal adjective “addicted to” is a fixed expression meaning having a compulsive dependency on something.
11. Neither the students nor the teacher ______ present in the hall.
Correct Answer: B) was
Explanation: In a “neither…nor” construction, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Here, “the teacher” is singular, so the verb must be singular (“was”).
12. ______ the bad weather, the flight was on time.
Correct Answer: C) Despite
Explanation: “Despite” is a preposition followed by a noun or noun phrase (“the bad weather”). “Although” and “Even though” are conjunctions and must be followed by a clause (subject + verb).
13. I am looking forward ______ you again soon.
Correct Answer: C) to seeing
Explanation: The phrase “look forward to” is a phrasal verb where “to” is a preposition, not part of an infinitive. Prepositions are followed by a gerund (-ing form). Therefore, “to seeing” is correct.
14. The quality of the products ______ over time.
Correct Answer: C) has deteriorated
Explanation: The subject of the sentence is “The quality,” which is singular. The phrase “of the products” is a prepositional phrase that doesn’t affect the verb. Therefore, a singular verb (“has”) is required.
15. You had better ______ a doctor.
Correct Answer: B) consult
Explanation: The expression “had better” is a modal-like phrase used for giving strong advice. It is always followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive).
16. The book is ______ interesting that I couldn’t put it down.
Correct Answer: A) so
Explanation: The structure is “so + adjective/adverb + that”. Here, “interesting” is an adjective. “Such” is used with a noun phrase (e.g., “such an interesting book”).
17. Many a student ______ tried to solve the problem.
Correct Answer: B) has
Explanation: The phrase “many a” is followed by a singular noun (“student”) and takes a singular verb (“has”). It has a plural meaning but follows singular grammar rules.
18. She prefers coffee ______ tea.
Correct Answer: D) to
Explanation: The verb “prefer” is followed by the preposition “to” when comparing two nouns (coffee to tea).
19. It’s time we ______ for home.
Correct Answer: C) left
Explanation: The phrase “It’s time” or “It’s high time” is followed by a subject and a verb in the simple past tense to indicate that something should be done now.
20. The storm was ______ by a period of calm.
Correct Answer: B) preceded
Explanation: “Preceded” means to come before something in time or order. The logic is that the period of calm came before the storm. “Proceeded” means to begin or continue a course of action.
21. One of the main ______ of this new software is its user-friendly interface.
Correct Answer: B) features
Explanation: The phrase “One of the” is always followed by a plural noun. “Features” is the plural form.
22. The manager asked me to ______ the report by Friday.
Correct Answer: A) hand in
Explanation: The phrasal verb “hand in” means to submit something (like a report or homework). “Hand out” means to distribute. “Hand over” means to give control of something.
23. I wish I ______ more time to study for the exam.
Correct Answer: C) had
Explanation: The verb “wish” is used to express a desire for a situation that is not real. For present wishes, we use the simple past tense. So, “I wish I had” is correct.
24. The solution to the problem was not immediately ______.
Correct Answer: A) apparent
Explanation: The sentence requires an adjective to describe the “solution”. “Apparent” (meaning clear or obvious) is an adjective. “Apparently” is an adverb, and “appearance” is a noun.
25. He was accused ______ stealing the documents.
Correct Answer: C) of
Explanation: The correct preposition to use with “accused” is “of”. The structure is “accused of + [crime/wrongdoing]”.
26. By this time next year, I ______ my graduation.
Correct Answer: B) will have completed
Explanation: The phrase “By this time next year” indicates an action that will be finished before a specific point in the future. This requires the future perfect tense (“will have + V3”).
27. The faster you walk, ______ you will reach.
Correct Answer: B) the sooner
Explanation: This is a parallel comparative structure: “The + comparative…, the + comparative…”. Since “faster” is a comparative, the second part must also use a comparative, which is “sooner”.
28. The company is known for its ______ to quality.
Correct Answer: A) commitment
Explanation: The sentence requires a noun after “its”. “Commitment” is the noun form, meaning a pledge or dedication.
29. Let’s go for a walk, ______?
Correct Answer: D) shall we
Explanation: The question tag for a suggestion starting with “Let’s” (Let us) is always “shall we?”.
30. He is ______ to accept the offer without hesitation.
Correct Answer: B) likely
Explanation: The structure “to be likely to do something” is a common idiom meaning something is probable. “Probable” and “possible” are not used in this structure (“He is probable to…” is incorrect).
31. He ran so fast ______ he was out of breath.
Correct Answer: C) that
Explanation: The structure “so + [adjective/adverb] + that” is used to show a cause and effect relationship. He ran fast (cause), and the result was that he was out of breath.
32. The patient had ______ before the doctor arrived.
Correct Answer: A) died
Explanation: This sentence describes two past actions. The action that happened first should be in the past perfect tense (“had + V3”). The action that happened later is in the simple past (“arrived”). Here, the verb is used intransitively. “Had died” is correct.
33. I am not used ______ up so early.
Correct Answer: C) to getting
Explanation: The phrase “be used to” means “be accustomed to”. In this phrase, “to” is a preposition and must be followed by a gerund (-ing form). “I am used to getting up early.”
34. A number of soldiers ______ injured during the war.
Correct Answer: C) were
Explanation: The expression “A number of” is followed by a plural noun (“soldiers”) and takes a plural verb (“were”). In contrast, “The number of” takes a singular verb.
35. She is one of the few people ______ I can really trust.
Correct Answer: D) whom
Explanation: “Whom” is the object pronoun for people. You can test this by rephrasing the clause: “I can really trust *her/him*.” Since “her/him” is the object, “whom” is the correct choice. In modern informal English, “who” is often used, but “whom” is grammatically correct.
36. It is universally ______ that honesty is the best policy.
Correct Answer: A) acknowledged
Explanation: This sentence is in the passive voice (“is acknowledged”). The structure is “be + past participle (V3)”. “Acknowledged” is the past participle of “acknowledge”.
37. I can’t help ______ at his foolishness.
Correct Answer: B) laughing
Explanation: The expression “can’t help” is followed by a gerund (-ing form). It means one cannot stop oneself from doing something. The alternative structure is “can’t help but + base verb” (e.g., “can’t help but laugh”). Since “but” is not an option, “laughing” is correct.
38. Were I a bird, I ______ in the sky.
Correct Answer: A) would fly
Explanation: This is an inverted form of the second conditional (“If I were a bird…”). It expresses a hypothetical situation in the present. The correct structure for the result clause is “would + base verb”.
39. The doctor advised him ______ smoking.
Correct Answer: B) to give up
Explanation: The verb “advise” is followed by an object (“him”) and then a “to-infinitive”. The structure is “advise + someone + to do something”.
40. He has little knowledge of politics, ______?
Correct Answer: D) does he
Explanation: The word “little” (when used with an uncountable noun) has a negative meaning (“almost no”). Since the main statement is negative, the question tag must be positive. The main verb “has” is used here as a main verb (meaning possesses), so the auxiliary verb for the tag is “do/does”. Thus, “does he” is correct.
41. The children were ______ by the fairy tale.
Correct Answer: B) fascinated
Explanation: The past participle (-ed form) is used to describe a person’s feeling or emotion (the children felt fascinated). The present participle (-ing form) is used to describe the thing that causes the feeling (the fairy tale was fascinating).
42. She has a strong ______ to her hometown.
Correct Answer: C) attachment
Explanation: The sentence requires a noun to be the object of “has”. “Attachment” is the noun form, meaning an emotional connection.
43. It is no use ______ over spilt milk.
Correct Answer: D) crying
Explanation: The idiom “it is no use” or “it is no good” is always followed by a gerund (-ing form).
44. The police are investigating the case, but have found ______ evidence yet.
Correct Answer: C) little
Explanation: “Evidence” is an uncountable noun. “Few” and “a few” are used for countable nouns. “Little” means almost none, which fits the context of “but have found…”. “A little” means a small amount, which would contradict the sense of the sentence.
45. This is the place ______ the accident occurred.
Correct Answer: C) where
Explanation: The relative adverb “where” is used to refer to a place. The sentence is describing the location of the accident.
46. If you heat ice, it ______.
Correct Answer: A) melts
Explanation: This is a zero conditional sentence, which is used for facts or general truths. The structure is “If + simple present, … simple present”.
47. He is known ______ his generosity.
Correct Answer: C) for
Explanation: We use “known for” to talk about the reason for someone’s fame or reputation. “Known to” is used for the people who know someone. “Known by” is less common and can refer to a name.
48. She could not ______ her tears.
Correct Answer: C) hold back
Explanation: The phrasal verb “hold back” means to restrain or control something, in this case, emotions or tears.
49. The car is ______ expensive for me to buy.
Correct Answer: A) too
Explanation: “Too” is used to show a negative excess. The structure is “too + adjective + for someone + to do something”. It implies that because it’s so expensive, I cannot buy it.
50. We must ______ by the rules.
Correct Answer: A) abide
Explanation: The phrasal verb is “abide by,” which means to accept or act in accordance with a rule or decision. While “follow” and “obey” have similar meanings, they don’t use the preposition “by” in this context.
51. Each of the participants ______ given a certificate.
Correct Answer: C) was
Explanation: The pronoun “Each” is always singular and requires a singular verb. The phrase “of the participants” does not change the subject-verb agreement. Therefore, “was” is the correct verb.
52. Unless you work harder, you ______ the exam.
Correct Answer: A) will fail
Explanation: This is a Type 1 conditional sentence. “Unless” means “if not”. The structure is “Unless + simple present, … future simple (will + verb)”.
53. This book is much ______ than the one I read last week.
Correct Answer: A) more interesting
Explanation: The use of “than” indicates a comparison. “Interesting” is a multi-syllable adjective, so its comparative form is made by adding “more”.
54. He is exempt ______ military service.
Correct Answer: D) from
Explanation: The correct preposition to use with “exempt” is “from”. The phrase “exempt from” means to be free from an obligation or liability.
55. There is no alternative ______ to go by train.
Correct Answer: B) but
Explanation: The phrase “no alternative but” is an idiom meaning there is no other choice except to do something. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
56. The reason ______ he was late is that his car broke down.
Correct Answer: D) why
Explanation: The phrase “The reason why” is a standard and common construction, although “The reason that” is also acceptable. “The reason is that…” is another correct form. “Why” correctly introduces the clause explaining the reason.
57. He prevented me ______ entering the room.
Correct Answer: A) from
Explanation: The verb “prevent” is followed by the structure “someone/something + from + verb-ing”.
58. The higher you go, the colder ______.
Correct Answer: A) it gets
Explanation: This is another example of the “The + comparative…, the + comparative…” structure. It describes a cause-and-effect relationship using present tense for a general truth.
59. No sooner had the bell rung ______ the students rushed out.
Correct Answer: B) than
Explanation: The correct correlative conjunction pair is “No sooner… than…”. This structure is used to indicate that one event happened immediately after another.
60. It was a ______ task, but they managed to complete it.
Correct Answer: A) difficult
Explanation: The sentence requires an adjective to describe the noun “task”. “Difficult” is the adjective. “Difficulty” is a noun, and “difficultly” is an adverb.
61. I have no objection ______ your proposal.
Correct Answer: C) to
Explanation: The noun “objection” is followed by the preposition “to”. One has an “objection to” something.
62. He is very good ______ telling jokes.
Correct Answer: B) at
Explanation: The phrase “good at” is used to indicate skill or ability in a particular activity.
63. ______ he is poor, he is honest.
Correct Answer: D) Although
Explanation: “Although” is a subordinating conjunction used to connect a clause (subject + verb) to the main sentence, showing a contrast. “Despite” and “In spite of” are prepositions and must be followed by a noun or gerund.
64. Ten miles ______ a long way to walk.
Correct Answer: B) is
Explanation: When a plural noun denotes a single unit of distance, time, or money, it takes a singular verb. “Ten miles” is treated as a single distance.
65. The manager had the staff ______ overtime.
Correct Answer: B) work
Explanation: This is a causative use of “have”. The structure is “have + person + base form of verb”. It means the manager caused or arranged for the staff to work.
66. He has been absent ______ last Monday.
Correct Answer: C) since
Explanation: “Since” is used with a specific point in time in the past (last Monday, 1990, yesterday). “For” is used with a duration of time (three days, two years).
67. The bread and butter ______ served for breakfast.
Correct Answer: A) is
Explanation: When two nouns are joined by “and” but refer to a single idea or are a customary pair (like a single food item), they take a singular verb. “Bread and butter” is treated as one dish.
68. The building was so old that it had to be ______.
Correct Answer: D) pulled down
Explanation: The phrasal verb “pull down” means to demolish a building or structure.
69. He is a person ______ integrity is unquestionable.
Correct Answer: C) whose
Explanation: “Whose” is the possessive relative pronoun. It is used to show that something belongs to the person mentioned (the integrity of the person).
70. She is senior ______ me by two years.
Correct Answer: D) to
Explanation: Adjectives like senior, junior, superior, inferior, and prior are followed by the preposition “to”, not “than”, when making a comparison.
71. Walking is a good exercise; ______, it doesn’t require any equipment.
Correct Answer: C) moreover
Explanation: “Moreover” is a transitional adverb used to add another piece of information that supports or reinforces the previous statement. “However” shows contrast, and “therefore” shows a result.
72. I am confident ______ winning the match.
Correct Answer: B) of
Explanation: The adjective “confident” is followed by the preposition “of” when it is followed by a gerund (verb-ing). One is “confident of” something.
73. The ship with all its passengers ______ lost.
Correct Answer: C) was
Explanation: The subject of the sentence is “The ship”. The phrase “with all its passengers” is a prepositional phrase and does not affect the verb. Since “ship” is singular, the verb must be singular (“was”).
74. It is difficult to ______ with his rude behavior.
Correct Answer: A) put up
Explanation: The phrasal verb “put up with” means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
75. He divided the property ______ his two sons.
Correct Answer: B) between
Explanation: “Between” is used when talking about two people or things. “Among” is used for three or more.
76. The team’s performance was ______ disappointing.
Correct Answer: A) very
Explanation: “Very” is an adverb of degree used to intensify an adjective (“disappointing”). “Much” is typically used with comparative adjectives (much more disappointing) or before past participles that function as adjectives.
77. The jury ______ divided in their opinion.
Correct Answer: C) were
Explanation: Collective nouns like “jury”, “team”, or “committee” can take a singular or plural verb. They take a plural verb when the members are acting as individuals (as indicated by “divided in their opinion”). They take a singular verb when acting as a single unit.
78. He is anxious ______ the results of his exam.
Correct Answer: D) about
Explanation: The adjective “anxious” is followed by the preposition “about” when referring to a source of worry or concern.
79. I would appreciate it if you ______ me a favor.
Correct Answer: B) would do
Explanation: This is a polite request. The structure “I would appreciate it if you would…” is a standard and formal way to ask someone to do something. “Did” would also be grammatically possible but “would do” is more common and polite in this context.
80. The novel is based ______ a true story.
Correct Answer: A) on
Explanation: The correct phrasal verb is “based on,” which means to use something as the foundation or principal component for something else. “Upon” can also be used, but “on” is more common in modern English.
81. He is eligible ______ the post.
Correct Answer: C) for
Explanation: The adjective “eligible” is followed by the preposition “for” when referring to a position, prize, or benefit. One is “eligible for” something.
82. The meeting has been ______ until next week.
Correct Answer: C) put off
Explanation: The phrasal verb “put off” means to postpone or delay an event to a later time.
83. ______ of the two candidates was selected for the job.
Correct Answer: D) Neither
Explanation: “Neither” is used to mean “not one or the other” when referring to two people or things. “None” is used for three or more. The verb “was” (singular) also confirms that a singular subject like “Neither” is required.
84. The politician’s speech was so ______ that many people fell asleep.
Correct Answer: B) boring
Explanation: The present participle (-ing form) “boring” is used to describe the thing that causes the feeling. The speech caused boredom. The people felt “bored” (past participle).
85. He is well-known for his ______ and wit.
Correct Answer: C) intelligence
Explanation: The sentence requires a noun to be parallel with the noun “wit”. “Intelligence” is the noun form. “Intellect” is also a noun but “intelligence and wit” is a more common pairing.
86. I am sorry, I can’t ______ what you are saying.
Correct Answer: B) make out
Explanation: The phrasal verb “make out” means to understand or hear something with difficulty.
87. The flood victims were ______ with food and clothing.
Correct Answer: A) provided
Explanation: The correct structure is “provide someone with something”. While the other words have similar meanings, “provided” fits the preposition “with” perfectly in this passive construction.
88. He is indifferent ______ praise or blame.
Correct Answer: C) to
Explanation: The adjective “indifferent” is followed by the preposition “to”. It means having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
89. Scarcely had he gone out ______ it started to rain.
Correct Answer: C) when
Explanation: The correlative pair is “Scarcely… when…”, similar to “Hardly… when…”. It indicates two events happening in very close succession.
90. This is an ______ problem that requires careful thought.
Correct Answer: A) intricate
Explanation: The sentence needs an adjective to describe the “problem”. “Intricate” (meaning very complicated or detailed) is an adjective.
91. The police warned the protesters ______ trespassing.
Correct Answer: C) against
Explanation: The verb “warn” is often followed by “against” when advising someone not to do something that is dangerous or wrong.
92. The two brothers quarreled ______ themselves over the property.
Correct Answer: B) between
Explanation: “Between” is used for two people. “Themselves” refers to the “two brothers”. If it were three or more brothers, “among” would be correct.
93. He is incapable ______ telling a lie.
Correct Answer: B) of
Explanation: The adjective “incapable” is always followed by the preposition “of” and a gerund (-ing form).
94. I am tired ______ hearing the same excuses.
Correct Answer: C) of
Explanation: The expression “tired of” means to be bored or annoyed with something because you have had too much of it.
95. The rain was so heavy that the match had to be ______.
Correct Answer: D) called off
Explanation: The phrasal verb “call off” means to cancel an event.
96. He has a great fondness ______ classical music.
Correct Answer: A) for
Explanation: The noun “fondness” (a liking or affection) is followed by the preposition “for”.
97. It is a long time since I last ______ her.
Correct Answer: B) saw
Explanation: The structure “It is/has been a long time since…” is followed by a clause in the simple past tense.
98. He took ______ his father in both looks and temperament.
Correct Answer: A) after
Explanation: The phrasal verb “take after” means to resemble a parent or ancestor in appearance or character.
99. My friend ______ me to apply for the job.
Correct Answer: C) encouraged
Explanation: The verb “encourage” fits the structure “verb + object (me) + to-infinitive (to apply)”. The other verbs use different structures (e.g., “suggested that I apply”, “insisted that I apply”).
100. All the students, except ______, were present.
Correct Answer: C) him
Explanation: “Except” is a preposition. Prepositions are followed by object pronouns (like me, you, him, her, us, them). Therefore, the object pronoun “him” is the correct choice.
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