Language Skills | MCQs

Explanation

The sentence with correct punctuation usage is:

(C) The conference has been postponed, thus we have more time to prepare.

The comma correctly separates the two independent clauses with the transitional adverb "thus," which shows the relationship between the clauses.

Explanation

The sentence with correct punctuation usage is:

C) The concert was amazing - I've never heard such talented musicians.

Here's a breakdown of why the other options are incorrect:

• A: Commas should be used to separate items in a list. The correct punctuation would be: "My favorite hobbies include reading, knitting, and cooking."
• B: The comma after "outside" is unnecessary. The correct punctuation would be: "It's raining outside; however, I brought my umbrella."
• D: The semicolon is used incorrectly. A comma would be more appropriate: "The professor's lecture was long, but it was informative."

Explanation

"Yeah!" is an interjection expressing excitement or happiness.

Interjections are words used to show emotions or reactions.

Explanation

"Taller" is the correct comparative form of the regular adjective "tall".

Regular adjectives typically form the comparative by adding “-er” (e.g., tall → taller).

Explanation

For adjectives like "thrilling" (with more than one syllable), the superlative is formed using "most".

So, the correct form is: "the most thrilling" — used to compare more than two things.

Explanation

"Longer" is the correct comparative form of the adjective "long."

It is used to compare the lifespan of non-smokers with that of smokers.

Explanation

Walk is an action verb which means گھومنا

Walked is the second and third form of Walk.

Explanation

The words like shall, should, ought to, will, would, must etc. are called Modal Verbs.

Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, or obligation.

"ought to" indicates a recommendation or obligation.

Explanation

"Beware" is an imperative verb used to give a warning or command.

It means "be cautious" or "be on guard", making it a verb in this sentence.

Explanation

The verb "ride" is irregular:

Base form: ride

Past tense (2nd form): rode

Past participle (3rd form): ridden

So, "rode" is the correct second form of "ride".