21. Complete the following:
What is the ______ for judging whether it is good or bad?
(a) Criterion
(b) Criteria
(c) Evidence
(d) Reason
Answer:
(a) Criterion
Explanation:
Because the sentence uses the singular verb “is,” it requires the singular noun “criterion” instead of its plural form, “criteria.”
22. Complete the following:
Here is a document that ______ your signature.
(a) brings
(b) provides
(c) bears
(d) supports
Answer:
(c) bears
Explanation:
In formal English, an official document is idiomatically said to “bear” a signature, stamp, or seal.
23. Complete the following:
He ______ that he would take revenge upon her.
(a) swears
(b) sworn
(c) swore
(d) swearing
Answer:
(c) swore
Explanation:
The subordinate clause “would take” sets the sentence in the past tense, meaning the main verb must also be in the simple past tense (“swore”).
24. Complete the following:
Your performance is very ______ to you.
(a) applicable
(b) remarkable
(c) accomplished
(d) creditable
Answer:
(d) creditable
Explanation:
“Creditable” means of a standard that deserves praise or public acknowledgment, fitting perfectly with the context of evaluating a performance.
25. Complete the following:
Acceptance ______ dowry is also a crime.
(a) from
(b) of
(c) with
(d) by
Answer:
(b) of
Explanation:
The noun “acceptance” is idiomatically followed by the preposition “of” when referring to the receiving of an object, practice, or offer.
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