LAN | MCQs

Explanation

"Whom" is the correct word to use as an object.

It follows the preposition "to."

This makes "To whom it may concern" the proper and formal phrase.

Explanation

She had been studying for three hours when the power went out.

"Had been studying" is a past perfect continuous tense.

It indicates an action that began in the past.

The action continued for a duration of time.

It ended before another past event (when the power went out).

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She decided to learn a new language.

After the verb "decided," the correct infinitive form is "to learn."

Infinitives typically follow certain verbs like "decide" to express intention or purpose.

Explanation

"Had been living" is used to describe an action that started in the past and continued up until another past event.

In this sentence, she had been living in Paris for a year before being offered the job in London.

Explanation

"Farther" and "further" are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference between them:

Farther: It primarily refers to physical distance or advancement in a physical sense. For example, "The store is farther away than I thought."

Further: It generally denotes a figurative, metaphorical, or abstract distance, advancement, or progress. For instance, "We need to conduct further research on this topic."

Explanation

A 'complement' is something that completes something else in some way.

But, 'compliment' is a courteous remark that expresses admiration.

Explanation

Advice is a noun that refers to an opinion or suggestion that is given.

It's pronounced with an “s” sound at the end.

Advise is a verb that refers to the act of giving an opinion or suggestion.

It's pronounced with a “z” sound at the end (though it is never spelled “advize”).

Explanation

Both more and further can mean some, in addition, but occasionally one seems appropriate where the other would sound strange.

In summary, "further" is often used to describe advancement or progression, while "more" is used to compare quantities or amounts.

The words "further" and "more" are both comparative adjectives or adverbs, but they are used in slightly different contexts.

"Further" typically refers to a greater extent, degree, or distance in a physical or metaphorical sense. It often implies advancement or progression in a particular direction.

Example: "We need to travel further to reach our destination."

"More" simply indicates a greater quantity or amount of something. It's used when comparing amounts of things.

Example: "I need more time to finish this project."

Explanation

I am allergic to cats, ­­­­yet I have three of them.

Explanation

4 types of sentences:

1. declarative,
2. interrogative,
3. imperative,
4. exclamatory;