21. Which among the following is an example of present perfect continuous tense.
(A) My parents were travelling.
(B) My parents are travelling.
(C) My parents have been traveling.
(D) My parents has been travelling.
Answer:
(C) My parents have been traveling.
Explanation:
The present perfect continuous tense follows the structure: Subject + has/have + been + present participle (verb+ing). Since “parents” is plural, “have been traveling” is grammatically correct.
22. The idiom ‘turn a blind eye’ means.
(A) something that happens very quickly
(B) watch something or someone closely
(C) act as if you do not see or notice
(D) Doing a good job
Answer:
(C) act as if you do not see or notice
Explanation:
To “turn a blind eye” to something means to purposefully ignore it or pretend that you did not notice it happening.
23. If he hadn’t resembled my friend, I _______ scolded him.
(A) Should
(B) have had
(C) Wouldn’t
(D) would have
Answer:
(D) would have
Explanation:
This is a third conditional sentence, used to express a hypothetical past situation. The correct structure requires “If + past perfect” in the “if” clause, and “would have + past participle” in the main clause.
24. Which among the following is not closely related with the word “imaginative”?
(A) Ineffective
(B) Creative
(C) Inventive
(D) Insightful
Answer:
(A) Ineffective
Explanation:
“Imaginative” means having or showing creativity or inventiveness. Creative, inventive, and insightful are related positive traits. “Ineffective” (not producing any significant or desired effect) is unrelated.
25. An official rule that controls how something is done.
(A) Inspection
(B) Direction
(C) Regulation
(D) Interrogation
Answer:
(C) Regulation
Explanation:
A “regulation” is formally defined as a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority to control or govern conduct and procedures.
