In English words that begin with “kn”, the “k” is silent.
82. Shazia was ______ the story book which I ______ last week.
(A) Read, buying
(B) Reading, buying
(C) Reading, bought
(D) Read, bought
Answer:
(C) Reading, bought
Explanation:
The first blank requires the past continuous tense (“was reading”) to describe an ongoing past action. The second blank requires the simple past tense (“bought”) for a completed action in the past (“last week” ).
83. When you need permission to enter the class, you ask your teacher
(A) Come in.
(B) Should I come in?
(C) May I come in?
(D) Yes, come in.
Answer:
(C) May I come in?
Explanation:
The modal verb “May” is the most polite and grammatically correct way to ask for permission.
84. A swarm of bees’ ______ building a hive outside the house.
(A) Is
(B) Are
(C) Am
(D) Were
Answer:
(A) Is
Explanation:
“A swarm” is a collective noun acting as a single unit. Therefore, it takes a singular verb (“is”).
85. My mom and dad always agree ______ each other.
(A) With
(B) On
(C) To
(D) About
Answer:
(A) With
Explanation:
The correct preposition to use when agreeing with a person is “with”.
