In English grammar, when using the auxiliary verb “did” (past tense of do), it must be followed by the base/bare infinitive form of the main verb (“learn”).
77. She _______ the prize last year
(A) win
(B) wined
(C) wins
(D) won
Answer:
(D) won
Explanation:
The phrase “last year” establishes a completed action in the past, requiring the simple past tense of the irregular verb ‘win’, which is ‘won’.
78. Long-long ago there _______ a saint in the city.
(A) living
(B) lived
(C) live
(D) none of the above
Answer:
(B) lived
Explanation:
The phrase “Long-long ago” indicates an event in the distant past, requiring the simple past tense verb “lived”.
79. I am very fond _______ apples.
(A) of
(B) for
(C) with
(D) to
Answer:
(A) of
Explanation:
In standard English idiomatic phrasing, the adjective “fond” is followed by the preposition “of” to indicate a liking or affection for something.
80. She fell _______ the tree.
(A) of
(B) off
(C) from
(D) to
Answer:
(C) from
Explanation:
While “off” is common in informal speech (“fell off the tree”), “from” is the most traditionally correct preposition indicating the point of origin or departure for the fall. (Note: The exam key often accepts both, but standard grammar textbooks prefer ‘from’ a tree).
