6. Replace the underlined word with the correct form of phrasal verbs. The monsoon will start within a fortnight.
(A) come down
(B) set in
(C) set out
(D) call at
Answer:
(B) set in
Explanation:
The phrasal verb “set in” is commonly used for weather or seasons (like the monsoon) to indicate that they have begun and are likely to continue for a while.
7. Fill in the blank: The school will remain closed ____________ the 15th of August.
(A) to
(B) for
(C) in
(D) within
Answer:
(A) to
Explanation:
While “till” or “until” are the most grammatically accurate prepositions for this sentence, “to” is the closest acceptable option provided to indicate the end limit of a time period.
8. Fill in the blank with appropriate article.There are millions of stars in ____________ space.
(A) space
(B) a space
(C) an space
(D) the space
Answer:
(A) space
Explanation:
When the word “space” refers to the infinite universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere, it functions as an uncountable noun and takes the “zero article” (no article).
9. Fill in the blank with appropriate noun.____________ a problem in most big cities.
(A) Crime is
(B) Crime
(C) The crime is
(D) The crimes are
Answer:
(A) Crime is
Explanation:
“Crime,” when referring to illegal activities in a general, broad sense, is an uncountable noun that does not take an article and requires a singular verb (“is”) to complete the sentence structure.
10. Pick the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.I feel sick. I wish ____________ so much cake.
(A) I hadn’t eaten
(B) I hadn’t ate’n (
C) I not eaten
(D) I not eat
Answer:
(A) I hadn’t eaten
Explanation:
When expressing a wish or regret about a past action, the past perfect tense (“hadn’t eaten”) is grammatically required.
