46. A few days ago I received a …………. letter from Julia.
(a) ten-page
(b) ten-pages
(c) ten of pages
(d) tens of pages
Answer:
(a) ten-page
Explanation:
When a number and a noun act together as a compound adjective before another noun, the noun in the compound must be in the singular form (ten-page letter).
47. There are some differences …………. British and American English.
(a) in
(b) among
(c) amongst
(d) between
Answer:
(d) between
Explanation:
“Between” is conventionally used to indicate relationships or differences comparing two specific things or distinct entities.
48. The players shook hands ………….
(a) at the end of the game.
(b) between the end of the game.
(c) on the end of the game.
(d) to the end of the game.
Answer:
(a) at the end of the game.
Explanation:
The preposition “at” correctly denotes a specific point in time (“the end”).
49. She spoke in a low voice, but I …………. understand what she was saying.
(a) had
(b) got
(c) could
(d) would
Answer:
(c) could
Explanation:
The sentence discusses past ability despite a difficulty, which correctly calls for the modal verb “could”.
50. It was very generous …………. Shahid to lend us the money.
(a) of
(b) from
(c) in
(d) for
Answer:
(a) of
Explanation:
The standard structure indicating a character trait of a person is “It was [adjective] of [person]”.
