Based on the context of the passage, “acquisitive nature” refers to people’s desire to gain, possess, and collect new objects and gadgets.
57. According to the passage, the purchase is made
a) when the article is useful
b) because the article is essential
c) whether the article is needed or not
d) only when the article is in demand
Answer:
c) whether the article is needed or not
Explanation:
The passage explicitly states: “All efforts are geared to make this purchase, whether the item is essential or not.”
58. Possessing new things sets a kind of
a) competition among neighbours
b) love among neighbours
c) hatred among neighbours
d) indifference among neighbours
Answer:
a) competition among neighbours
Explanation:
The passage notes that “If a neighbour possesses a kitchen gadget… one must have the desire to own it,” indicating an informal competition or “keeping up with the Joneses” mentality.
59. Choose the correct sentence:
a) She didn’t used to like coffee, but now she does.
b) She didn’t use to like coffee, but now she does.
c) She doesn’t use to like coffee, but now she does.
d) She didn’t use like coffee, but now she does.
Answer:
b) She didn’t use to like coffee, but now she does.
Explanation:
When using the auxiliary verb “did” in a negative past tense sentence, the base form of the main verb (“use”) must be utilized, making “didn’t use to” the grammatically correct construction.
60. Identify the incorrect preposition in the sentence: “The teacher was angry on the students for being late.”
a) on
b) the
c) was
d) angry
Answer:
a) on
Explanation:
In standard English grammar, one is angry “with” a person, not “on” a person. Therefore, the preposition “on” is incorrect.
