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The correct answer is '3' i.e. The squirrels’ nuts were hidden in several hollow trees throughout the forest. .

Key Points

• The apostrophe placement is crucial in determining possession. In the given sentence, we are referring to nuts that belong to multiple squirrels.
• Squirrels’: The apostrophe after the plural noun "squirrels" indicates possession.
• The correct sentence is structured as The squirrels’ nuts were hidden..., meaning the nuts belonging to the squirrels.

Correct sentence: The squirrels’ nuts were hidden in several hollow trees throughout the forest.

Additional Information

• Explanation of incorrect options:
  • Option 1: Incorrect use of apostrophe placement in "trees’" as possession is not implied for trees.
  • Option 2: Incorrect singular form "tree’s" when the context clearly refers to multiple trees.
  • Option 4: Incorrect singular form "nut’s" when the context refers to multiple nuts.
• General Rule: Use the apostrophe to denote possession:
  • For singular nouns: Add 's (e.g., squirrel’s).
  • For plural nouns ending in "s": Add only an apostrophe (e.g., squirrels’).

The correct answer is '2' i.e. Of the two major political parties in Britain, the Conservatives and the Labour, the latter represents the interests of the working class.

Key Points

• Option 2 uses the correct grammatical structure and terminology.
• The term "latter" is used correctly to refer to the second of two items mentioned, i.e., "Labour."
• The article "the" is correctly placed before "Labour," as it is the name of a specific political party.
• The sentence is coherent and adheres to standard grammar rules.

Correct sentence: Of the two major political parties in Britain, the Conservatives and the Labour, the latter represents the interests of the working class.

Additional Information

• Explanation of incorrect options:
  • Option 1: The word "later" is incorrectly used instead of "latter." "Later" refers to time, not sequence.
  • Option 3: The word "letter" is incorrect and irrelevant in this context.
  • Option 4: The word "latest" is incorrect, as it refers to the most recent item, not the second of two items.
• Note: The use of definite articles and proper terminology is essential in constructing grammatically correct sentences.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. The event will be telecast next week.

Key Points

• The verb "telecast" is typically used in its base form or past participle form depending on the tense.
• Option 2 correctly uses the future tense with "will be telecast", which is grammatically accurate.
• Option 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect due to improper tense or verb conjugation:
• Option 1: "be telecasted" is not standard English usage.
• Option 3: "is telecasted" is not appropriate for future events.
• Option 4: "will telecasts" is an incorrect conjugation of the verb.

Correct sentence: The event will be telecast next week.

Additional Information

• Future Tense:
  • Structure: Subject + will + base verb.
  • Example: They will announce the results tomorrow.
  • Usage: Describes actions or events that are expected to happen in the future.
• Passive Voice in Future Tense:
  • Structure: Subject + will + be + past participle.
  • Example: The movie will be released next month.
  • Usage: Indicates that the subject is the receiver of the action.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. I think him a silly boy.

Key Points

• This sentence follows the correct structure used with verbs like think, consider, find, call, make, name, etc., where the verb is followed directly by an object and then a complement.
• Structure: Subject + Verb + Object + Complement
• Here, "I" is the subject, "think" is the verb, "him" is the object, and "a silly boy" is the complement — making the sentence grammatically correct.
• It expresses the speaker’s opinion about "him".

Correct sentence: I think him a silly boy.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "I think him as a silly boy" – Incorrect; "think" is not followed by "as" in this structure.
• Option 2: "I think him as to be a silly boy" – Incorrect; "as to be" is a grammatically incorrect construction here.
• Option 3: "I think to be him as a silly boy" – Incorrect; incorrect word order and construction.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• Square brackets [ ] are not used interchangeably with parentheses ( ). They serve distinct purposes in punctuation.
• Square brackets are primarily used to add clarifying information or editorial comments within quoted material.
• Parentheses ( ) are used to set off non-essential information or asides that may not be integral to the main sentence.
• An ellipsis (...) is used to indicate omitted words in a quotation, often to shorten the text while retaining meaning.
• It can also be used stylistically to suggest a pause, hesitation, or a trailing off of thought.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Correct use of punctuation enhances clarity and ensures precise communication in writing.
• Square brackets are often employed in academic or formal writing to make necessary clarifications or adjustments to quoted material without altering its meaning.
• Parentheses, on the other hand, are more commonly used for supplemental information, explanations, or side notes.

The correct answer is let herself go.Key Points Here let's see the correct sentence formation:

She has let herself go after her divorce.

Additional Information Here let's explain the formation:

• They have used an idiom in the sentence formation.
• Let herself go (idiom) - ​To behave in a wild or uninhibited manner.
• Let's take another example to understand it:
  • Eg. I was surprised that she let herself go at the party—she's usually so shy and reserved. 

The correct answer is 'fewer marbles'.

Key Points

• There is an error in adjective usage in the underlined part of the given sentence. 
• Less is an adjective of quantity used with uncountable nouns. - less sugar, less time, etc.
• But, marbles is a countable noun. 
• Marbles means small balls of coloured glass or similar material used as a toy.
• In such a case we need to use the adjective few which is used with nouns for countable objects and concepts.
• Since a comparison between two entities is happening (the number of marbles Robin has versus the number George has) we need to use the comparative degree of few which is fewer. 
• Hence, option 4 or fewer marbles is the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
   

Correct sentence - Robin has fewer marbles than George.

The correct answer is 'among'.

Key Points

• We use 'among' to divide things among groups when the number of people is more than two.
• Whereas 'between' is used when divided among two. 
• Between can also be used for times and places that indicate two end points.

Additional Information Let's look at the other option;

• At: when we refer to an address and 
• We use as adjectives 'at' to talk about things that we do well or badly.
  • For eg:- He is good at english.
• From: to refer to the place where someone or something starts or originates.
• For: to talk about a purpose or a reason for something.

The correct answer is: my.

Key Points

• In this context, 'going' is a gerund.
• Gerund is 'V1+ing' form of verb that acts as a noun.
• A noun is always qualified by an adjective.
• 'Me' is a pronoun. So, the use of 'me' is grammatically incorrect.
• It should be replaced by a possessive adjective.
• So, 'me' should be replaced by 'my', which is a possessive adjective.
  • The possessive adjectives, also called possessive determiners, are my, our, your, his, her, its, and their.

• We often put possessive in front of a gerund to show who is doing the action or what action is being done.

• In formal writing, the subject of the gerund should be in the possessive form:
  • Your leaving early was a wise decision.
  • We celebrated Gord’s winning the contest.
  • Natalie objected to my borrowing her hockey stick.
• Therefore, the correct sentence is: Would you mind my going there.

Additional Information

• When you don't need to use a noun, usually because the subject has already been specified, you can refer to someone or something by using a pronoun.
• "It," "she," "something," and "myself" are a few examples.

The correct answer is 'too noisy'.

Key Points

• ‘Much’ is used when we are speaking about a singular noun.
• “Too much” means that there is an excess of something.
• “Too” is used to describe that the adjective or adverb being used is in an excessive or extreme state, while “mu​ch” describes the fact that this phrase describes the quantity of something.
• In the given sentence, 'too noisy' is most appropriate.
• Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

The correct sentence is: The place is too noisy.

Additional Information

• We often use too before much and many.
•  We can use too much before an uncountable noun and too many before a plural noun, or without a noun when the noun is obvious:
  • Example: I bought too much food. We had to throw some of it away.

The correct answer is: as creatively

Key Points

• The error in the original sentence lies in the use of the adjective "creative" instead of the adverb "creatively" when comparing her drawing skills.
• In English, when making comparisons with adverbs, the adverbial form is needed to maintain grammatical accuracy and parallel structure.
• Correct Sentence: She can draw very well and just as creatively.
• The original segment is corrected by substituting "creative" with "creatively" to maintain parallelism in the sentence.
• The corrected sentence ensures parallel construction by using "as creatively" to match the structure of "very well."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Presently'.

Key Points

• Presently: at the present time; now.
  • Example: He is presently staying with us.
• Since the context of the sentence is expressing that right now, she is busy studying for her exams.
• Thus, the correct answer is 'option 1'.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'Presently, she is busy studying for her exams.'

Confusion Points

•  There can be confusion between the usage of 'At present' and 'presently'.
• At Present: It refers to the events or activities that are taking place 'right now' or 'in the present moment'.
  • Example: I am eating at present.
• Presently: It refers to the events or activities that are taking place right now and will continue happening in the immediate future.
  • Example: John is presently away on the business.
• Since studying for exam is a process that is happening right now and will continue happening in the immediate future, therefore, we will use 'presently' in place of 'at the present'.
• Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is 'call'.

Key Points

• The given sentence uses a compound modal 'had better'.
• It is used to indicate advisability. And some times even carries a hint of urgency or even threat or warning.
• It is used to recommend future action on a particular occasion.
• 'Had better' takes the root form of a verb after it.
  • Example  - We had better buy travel insurance this time.
• Therefore, the correct verb form following 'had better' is 'call.'

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is: could not help laughing

Key Points

• The given sentence is written in the past tense, So 'could not' should be used in the place of 'cannot.'
• When we use 'help', verb + ing should be used.
  • ​Example- She couldn't help laughing when she saw it.
• ​Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
   

Hence the corrected sentence is: It was such a funny story that we could not help laughing.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. 'No substitution required.'

Key Points  

• There is no error in the sentence.
• According to the rules of question tag if a sentence begins with 'Let's or Let us' then we have to use the question tag 'shall we.'
• Here 'shall' used to make decisions and offers about something.
• Another Example:
  • ​Let's go to the beach, shall we?
• Therefore, the use of 'shall we?' in the sentence is grammatically correct.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: Let’s go out for dinner tonight, shall we?