16. They won the match. The trophy is ____
(A) their
(B) theirs
(C) themselves
(D) those
Answer:
(B) theirs
Explanation:
The sentence requires an absolute possessive pronoun to replace “their trophy.” “Theirs” is the correct pronoun.
17. You have to go ____ this door to reach the library.
(A) by
(B) from
(C) on
(D) through
Answer:
(D) through
Explanation:
The preposition “through” is used to describe moving directly into one side of an opening (like a door) and out the other side.
18. Father ____ me not to go.
(A) adviced
(B) advised
(C) [Missing in source]
(D) advise
Answer:
(B) advised
Explanation:
“Advise” is the verb form (meaning to offer suggestions), and its past tense is “advised.” “Advice” is the noun form.
19. Bismillah Khan plays ____ shehnai with great skill.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) a or the
Answer:
(C) the
Explanation:
In standard English grammar, the definite article “the” is specifically used before the names of musical instruments when referring to playing them.
20. What is the comparative degree of far (physical distance)?
(A) Farther
(B) Farthest
(C) Further
(D) More far
Answer:
(A) Farther
Explanation:
For physical distance, the standard comparative degree of “far” is “farther.” (“Further” is generally used for metaphorical or figurative distance).
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