The subject of the sentence, “Mosquitoes,” is plural. Therefore, it requires the base form of the verb, “carry,” without the “-s” ending, which is used for singular subjects in the simple present tense.
72. He ___________ attend the meeting tomorrow.
(a) should
(b) has to
(c) must
(d) ought to
Correct Answer:
(b) has to
Explanation:
This question tests the nuance of modal verbs. ‘He has to attend’ signifies a strong necessity or an external obligation, meaning he is required to go. This is a stronger and more definitive statement than ‘should’ or ‘ought to’, which simply give advice. ‘Must’ is similar, but ‘has to’ is very common for expressing obligations set by external rules or authority, such as a workplace requiring attendance at a meeting.
73. The sun __________ in the east.
(a) rise
(b) rises
(c) will rise
(d) rose
Correct Answer:
(b) rises
Explanation:
The sentence states a universal truth or a scientific fact. According to English grammar rules, the simple present tense is used to express such timeless facts. Since the subject ‘The sun’ is third-person singular, the verb must be in its corresponding form, which is ‘rises’.
74. It ____________ since last night.
(a) rains
(b) has been raining
(c) is raining
(d) was raining
Correct Answer:
(b) has been raining
Explanation:
The use of “since” indicates an action that started in the past (“last night”) and is continuing into the present moment of speaking. This requires the present perfect continuous tense (“has been raining”).
75. This book is …… than that.
(a) good
(b) more good
(c) better
(d) best
Correct Answer:
(c) better
Explanation:
The word “than” signifies that a comparison is being made between two things (“this book” and “that”). The correct comparative form of the adjective “good” is “better.” “Best” is the superlative form, and “more good” is grammatically incorrect.
