46. The invention of the wheel has proved a great ………………… to mankind.
(a) device
(b) use
(c) offer
(d) boon
Answer:
(d) boon
Explanation:
A “boon” is a thing that is helpful or beneficial; a great blessing.
47. The lion sprang ………………… the cow.
(a) upon
(b) on
(c) over
(d) off
Answer:
(a) upon
Explanation:
“Sprang upon” is the correct prepositional phrase indicating a sudden pounce or attack onto a target.
48. I ………………… an internet connection last week.
(a) have bought
(b) bought
(c) buy
(d) have had bought
Answer:
(b) bought
Explanation:
The phrase “last week” indicates a definite point in the past, requiring the simple past tense “bought”.
49. She usually ………………… dinner at this time.
(a) lays
(b) layed
(c) lies
(d) layes
Answer:
(a) lays
Explanation:
“Lays” is the correct spelling and form (meaning to set the table or prepare dinner).
50. We could not ………………… the heat, so we walked ………………… foot on the beach.
(a) bare, bare
(b) bear, bare
(c) bare, bear
(d) bear, bear
Answer:
(b) bear, bare
Explanation:
“Bear” means to tolerate or endure the heat. “Bare” means without shoes or covering (bare foot).
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