Collective nouns are words denoting a collection of people or things. They are usually used with singular verbs. However, sometimes we also use plural verbs with them. Examples of collective nouns are: team, family, class, assembly, committee, jury, panel etc. Fill in the blanks using an appropriate collective noun. Choose your answers from the list …
We use exclamations to express strong emotions in a special way. It is important to know how to make exclamations because they are very common in both speech and writing. Study the following sentences. That is a shocking report. This is an assertive sentence expressing a strong feeling. We can express the same idea using an exclamatory …
In each question there are four or five sentences. Identify the sentence which is grammatically correct. Question 1 A. Each of the boys in the class has handed in their assignments. B. I have six brothers and each of them are quite different from the others. C. If one wishes to become successful, he has …
In each question a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which is grammatically correct and which expresses the idea most effectively. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction. Question 1 A. The financial system was invented by the governments in various European countries with the objective of mitigating public …
Complete the following sentences using another, other or others. 1. He has bought ————————– car. a) another b) other c) others 2. Could I have —————————– piece of cake, please? a) another b) other c) others 3. She said that she would be staying for ———————– few weeks. a) another b) other c) others 4. …
The conjunctions if and unless introduce a condition – something which must happen first so that something else can happen. Unless means if not. Read the following sentences. Work hard. Otherwise you will not pass. These two sentences can be combined into one using if or unless. If you work hard, you will pass. OR …
After I hope, we often use a present tense with a future meaning. I hope she is having a good time. In negative sentences, we usually put not with the verb that comes after hope. I hope she doesn’t get late. (NOT I don’t hope she gets late.) I was hoping is used to introduce …
Be able to often has the same meaning as can. I am unable to/can’t understand his motive. He is able to/can support her. Can is preferred in expression like can see, can hear etc. It is also used in the sense of know how to? I can knit. (More natural than I am able to …
Because means for the reason that. It is a conjunction. It is used at the beginning of a clause. Because of is a two-word preposition. It means by reason of, on account of. It is used before a noun or a pronoun. Compare: We couldn’t go out because it rained. We couldn’t go out because …
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Back Back is an adverb particle. With a verb, back suggests a return to an earlier situation or a movement in the opposite direction. Give me my money back. If you are not satisfied with this product, you can bring it back. Note that back usually goes between the verb and its object, unless this …
