The teacher explained the lesson clearly, but nobody understood it completely.
A) explained
B) understood
C) it completely
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
The sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
He is more better than his classmates in mathematics.
A) more better
B) better
C) more better than
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) better
"More better" is incorrect as "better" is already the comparative form of "good". We don't use "more" with comparative adjectives.
She runs faster than anyone in her team.
A) faster than anyone in her team
B) more faster than anyone in her team
C) fastest than anyone in her team
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
The sentence is grammatically correct. "Faster" is the correct comparative form of "fast".
I prefer tea to coffee as I find it more refreshing.
A) to coffee as I find
B) than coffee as I find
C) than coffee because I find
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
The sentence is grammatically correct. "Prefer" is followed by "to" when comparing two things.
We was waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
A) We was
B) We are
C) We were
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: C) We were
"We" is a plural pronoun and requires the plural form of the verb "to be", which is "were".
Neither the director nor the actors was willing to accept responsibility for the failure of the film.
A) was
B) were
C) is
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) were
When using "neither...nor", the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since "actors" is plural, we use "were".
She has a great knowledge about computers and technology.
A) has a great knowledge about
B) has a great knowledge on
C) has great knowledge in
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) has a great knowledge on
The correct preposition to use with "knowledge" in this context is "on".
I am looking forward to meet you at the party tomorrow.
A) to meet
B) meeting
C) to meeting
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: C) to meeting
After "look forward to", we use a gerund (verb + ing) form.
He has been working here for last three years.
A) for last three years
B) for the last three years
C) since last three years
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) for the last three years
When referring to a specific period of time, we use "the" before "last".
I am learning French for two years now.
A) learning French for two years
B) learning French since two years
C) have been learning French for two years
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: C) have been learning French for two years
For an action that started in the past and continues to the present, we use the present perfect continuous tense.
Despite of his best efforts, he couldn't win the race.
A) Despite of
B) Despite
C) Even though
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) Despite
"Despite" is used without "of". "In spite of" would be the correct alternative if we wanted to use "of".
She speaks more fluent than her brother.
A) speaks more fluent
B) speaks more fluently
C) speak more fluent
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) speaks more fluently
When modifying a verb (speaks), we need to use an adverb (fluently) rather than an adjective (fluent).
This is the best book I have ever read it.
A) read it
B) have ever read
C) I have ever read it
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) have ever read
The pronoun "it" is redundant as the book is already mentioned as the subject of the relative clause.
His performance was not as good as expected, and he was eliminated in the first round.
A) not as good as expected
B) was not good as expected
C) was not good like expected
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
The sentence is grammatically correct. The comparison "as good as" is properly used.
He is the most talented player in the team, isn't he?
A) isn't he
B) isn't he?
C) is he?
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) isn't he?
The question tag needs a question mark at the end.
I am not used to wake up so early in the morning.
A) waking
B) wake
C) to wake
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: A) waking
After "used to", we use a gerund (verb + ing) form.
We will discuss about the new project in tomorrow's meeting.
A) discuss about
B) discuss
C) discuss with
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) discuss
The verb "discuss" is transitive and doesn't need a preposition.
Neither the students nor the teacher were happy with the results.
A) was
B) were
C) is
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) were
When using "neither...nor", the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since "teacher" is singular, we use "was".
She is the most intelligent of the two girls.
A) of the two girls
B) between the two girls
C) among the two girls
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: A) of the two girls
When comparing two things, we use "of" with the superlative form.
I can hardly wait to hear your opinions about the presentation.
A) hardly wait to
B) wait hardly to
C) wait to hardly
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
The sentence is grammatically correct. "Hardly" is correctly placed before the verb it modifies.
The committee has been working on this project since last year.
A) has been working
B) have been working
C) is working
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
The sentence is grammatically correct. "Committee" is treated as a singular collective noun.
She is one of those people who always helps others.
A) helps
B) help
C) helping
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) help
The relative clause refers to "people" (plural), so the verb should be plural.
The data shows that the new policy is effective.
A) shows
B) show
C) showing
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) show
"Data" is the plural form of "datum" and should take a plural verb.
Each of the students have completed their assignments.
A) have completed
B) has completed
C) completed
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) has completed
"Each" is singular and requires a singular verb.
The number of students in the class are increasing.
A) are increasing
B) is increasing
C) have increased
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) is increasing
"The number" is singular and requires a singular verb.
Neither of the candidates were suitable for the position.
A) were
B) was
C) is
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) was
"Neither" is singular and requires a singular verb.
The jury have reached their verdict.
A) have reached
B) has reached
C) reached
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) has reached
"Jury" is a collective noun and is treated as singular in American English.
The police is investigating the crime.
A) is investigating
B) are investigating
C) investigates
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) are investigating
"Police" is always plural and requires a plural verb.
The news are not good today.
A) are
B) is
C) was
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) is
"News" is an uncountable noun and requires a singular verb.
The staff are working overtime to meet the deadline.
A) are working
B) is working
C) works
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
"Staff" can be treated as either singular or plural depending on whether you're referring to the group as a whole or its individual members. In this case, referring to individual members, plural is correct.
The team of researchers have published their findings.
A) have published
B) has published
C) published
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) has published
"Team" is a collective noun and is treated as singular in this context.
The majority of the students is in favor of the new policy.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) are
When "majority" refers to a group of people, it takes a plural verb.
The pair of shoes are on sale.
A) are
B) is
C) were
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) is
"Pair" is singular and requires a singular verb.
The series of lectures have been well received.
A) have been
B) has been
C) were
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) has been
"Series" is singular and requires a singular verb.
The audience were clapping enthusiastically.
A) were clapping
B) was clapping
C) clapped
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
"Audience" can be treated as either singular or plural. In this case, referring to individual members, plural is acceptable.
The government have announced new measures.
A) have announced
B) has announced
C) announced
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) has announced
"Government" is treated as singular in American English.
The family are going on vacation next week.
A) are going
B) is going
C) goes
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
"Family" can be treated as either singular or plural. In this case, referring to individual members, plural is acceptable.
The company's board of directors have made their decision.
A) have made
B) has made
C) made
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: B) has made
"Board" is a collective noun and is treated as singular in this context.
The couple are celebrating their anniversary.
A) are celebrating
B) is celebrating
C) celebrates
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
"Couple" can be treated as either singular or plural. In this case, referring to two people, plural is acceptable.
The public are invited to attend the meeting.
A) are invited
B) is invited
C) invites
D) no correction required
Correct Answer: D) no correction required
"Public" can be treated as either singular or plural. In this case, referring to people in general, plural is acceptable.