A since
B from
C for
D by
Explanation: \'For\' is used with a period of time (two hours).
A sudden
B suddenly
C suddenness
D suddenely
Explanation: \'Suddenly\' is an adverb that modifies the verb \'put off\'.
A very
B too
C more
D most
Explanation: \'Very\' is used to intensify adverbs. \'Very fluently\' is correct.
A Permanent
B Fleeting
C Eternal
D Lasting
Explanation: \'Ephemeral\' means lasting for a very short time, and \'fleeting\' is its closest synonym.
A Kind
B Generous
C Malevolent
D Charitable
Explanation: \'Benevolent\' means well-meaning and kindly; \'malevolent\' means having evil intentions.
A Meow
B Purr
C Kitten
D Fur
Explanation: A dog barks; a cat meows. Both are animal to sound relationships.
A am I
B I was
C was I
D I am
Explanation: In indirect speech, the word order is subject + verb.
A can he
B could he
C if he could
D that he can
Explanation: In reported speech, yes/no questions are introduced by \'if\' or \'whether\'.
A He said that he is tired.
B He said that he was tired.
C He said that I was tired.
D He said he tired.
Explanation: In indirect speech, \'am\' changes to \'was\' and \'I\' changes to \'he\'.
A She said that she had finished her work.
B She said that she has finished her work.
C She said that I had finished my work.
D She said she finished her work.
Explanation: Present perfect changes to past perfect in indirect speech.
A By next year, I will complete my degree.
B By next year, I will have completed my degree.
C By next year, I am completing my degree.
D By next year, I have completed my degree.
Explanation: Future perfect tense uses \'will have + past participle\'.
A died
B had died
C has died
D was dying
Explanation: Past perfect is used for an action completed before another past action.
A There are fewer water in the bottle.
B There are fewer students in the class.
C There are fewer air in the room.
D There is fewer furniture in the room.
Explanation: \'Fewer\' is used with countable nouns. \'Students\' is countable.
A aren\'t I?
B aren\'t you?
C am I not?
D isn\'t it?
Explanation: The tag question for \'I am\' is \'am I not?\' as the subject must match.
Explanation: When a collective noun refers to individual members acting separately, it takes a plural verb.
A is
B are
C was
D has been
Explanation: \'Who\' refers to \'people\' (plural), so the verb should be \'are\'.
Explanation: \'Insisted on\' is the correct prepositional phrase.
A The news are shocking.
B The news is shocking.
C A news is shocking.
D The news were shocking.
Explanation: \'News\' is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb.
Explanation: \'Looking forward to\' is a phrasal verb followed by a gerund.
A Neither Ram nor Shyam have passed.
B Neither Ram nor Shyam has passed.
C Neither Ram or Shyam has passed.
D Neither Ram nor Shyam have been passed.
Explanation: \'Neither...nor\' requires \'nor\'. The verb agrees with the nearer subject \'Shyam\' (singular).