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Question 1. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: The children shouted ................................ the top of their voices. 
  1.    in
  2.    at
  3.    on
  4.    for
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> at
Question 2. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: I prefer chess .................... carrom. 
  1.    than
  2.    to
  3.    for
  4.    from
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> to
The sentence "I prefer chess __ carrom" is asking for a comparison between two things, and in this case, it is asking which game is preferred over the other. The word "prefer" indicates that the speaker has a choice between two options and is indicating a preference for one over the other.
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "to", which is often used to show a comparison or a preference between two things.
The completed sentence would be: "I prefer chess to carrom."
In summary, the correct option to fill in the blank is "to".
Question 3. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: John was later blamed .................... the accident. 
  1.    for
  2.    to
  3.    because of
  4.    with
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> for
The phrase "blamed for" is a common expression in English, which means to hold someone responsible for something negative or unpleasant that has happened. In the given sentence, John is the subject who is being blamed, and "the accident" is the object for which he is being blamed. Therefore, the correct preposition to use with "blamed" in this sentence is "for."
To understand this concept more clearly, let's first define some relevant terms:
  • Preposition: A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Common prepositions in English include "in," "on," "at," "to," "with," "from," and "for," among others.
  • Object: In grammar, the object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence. In the given sentence, "the accident" is the object of the verb "blamed."
The correct preposition to use with "blamed" depends on the context of the sentence. Some common prepositions that can be used with "blamed" include "for," "on," "with," and "about." Here's a brief explanation of each:
  • Blamed for: This means that someone is held responsible for a negative event or outcome.
  • Blamed on: This means that someone is accused of causing a problem or difficulty.
  • Blamed with: This means that someone is accused of using a particular object or tool to cause harm or damage.
  • Blamed about: This means that someone is criticized for their actions or behavior.
In the given sentence, John is being held responsible for the accident, which makes "for" the appropriate preposition to use with "blamed." The sentence can be rewritten as "John was later blamed for the accident."
Formula:Blamed + preposition + object
In conclusion, the correct answer to the given question is Option A: for, which is the most appropriate preposition to use with "blamed" in the given sentence.
Question 4. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: The exam ........................ at 10 a.m. tomorrow. 
  1.    begins
  2.    is beginning
  3.    would begin
  4.    begin
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> is beginning
Question 5. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: If I had known it was your birthday, I ........... baked a cake. 
  1.    would have
  2.    will have
  3.    have
  4.    would not have
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> would have
Question 6. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: Let us not fight .................. petty problems. 
  1.    over
  2.    about
  3.    on
  4.    with
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> over
Question 7. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: My sister along with her two children ..................... arrived. 
  1.    is
  2.    are
  3.    has
  4.    have
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> has
The sentence "My sister along with her two children has arrived" is grammatically correct. The subject of the sentence is "My sister along with her two children," which is a collective noun that refers to a group of people. In this case, the subject is singular because it refers to a single group of people. Therefore, the verb "has" should be used instead of "have".
Here is an explanation of the possible options:
  • Option A - is: This verb is singular and is used to describe a single subject. It is not appropriate for the sentence because the subject is a group of people.
  • Option B - are: This verb is plural and is used to describe multiple subjects. While the sentence refers to multiple people, the subject is considered singular because it refers to a single group of people.
  • Option C - has: This verb is singular and is appropriate for the sentence because it agrees with the subject of the sentence, which is considered singular.
  • Option D - have: This verb is plural and is not appropriate for the sentence because the subject is considered singular.
  • Option E - None of these: This option is incorrect as Option C - has is the correct answer.
In summary, the correct verb to use in the sentence "My sister along with her two children has arrived" is "has". The subject of the sentence is a collective noun that refers to a single group of people, so a singular verb should be used. Therefore, Option C - has is the correct answer.
Question 8. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: You have no ..................... to order me. 
  1.    authority
  2.    author
  3.    permission
  4.    audacity
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> authority
Question 9. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: The thief ...................... with the ornaments. 
  1.    made away
  2.    made off
  3.    made up
  4.    made out
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> made off
Question 10. Direction: Fill in the Blanks
Question: The Manager gave his ................ to the proposal. 
  1.    consent
  2.    accent
  3.    ascent
  4.    soothe
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> consent

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