Fill in Blanks (Grammar) — Set 10
Questions 91–100 of 140
By next year, she _______ married for a decade.
Correct Answer: C. will have been
The phrase 'by next year' with 'for a decade' requires future perfect continuous. 'Will have been' shows a continuous state lasting ten years by that future time. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
He _______ in the rain without an umbrella yesterday.
Correct Answer: C. walked
The word 'yesterday' clearly indicates past time. The simple past 'walked' is the appropriate tense for completed actions in a definite past period. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The students _______ their assignment when the teacher arrived.
Correct Answer: D. were completing
The phrase 'when the teacher arrived' shows simultaneous past actions. The past continuous 'were completing' indicates the assignment work was in progress when the teacher came. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
I _______ any mistakes in the document.
Correct Answer: A. did not find
This sentence likely refers to a completed search or review. The simple past 'did not find' indicates a finished action, suggesting the document review is complete. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The temperature _______ below zero all week.
Correct Answer: B. has stayed
The phrase 'all week' with present relevance uses present perfect 'has stayed'. This shows a continuous state from the beginning of the week until now. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
She _______ not going to accept the offer.
Correct Answer: A. is
The structure 'is going to' with 'she' (third-person singular) requires 'is'. The phrase expresses determination or intention in a near-future time context. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
Once the meeting _______, we can leave.
Correct Answer: A. ends
In a time clause with 'once', the simple present is used. 'Ends' represents the future action but uses present tense form in the conditional clause structure. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The results _______ announced next week.
Correct Answer: B. will be announced
The phrase 'next week' indicates future time. Passive voice 'will be announced' shows that something external will cause the announcement. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
I _______ you if you need any help.
Correct Answer: A. will call
This expresses a future promise or intention. The simple future 'will call' indicates a planned action if a condition is met. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The majority of people _______ in favor of the proposal.
Correct Answer: B. are
'The majority of people' takes a plural verb because people is plural. 'Are' is correct when the group composition emphasizes multiple individuals rather than the group as one unit. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.