1.
It is necessary that the departement of military .... the 20th annual state veterans homes week.
Correct Answer
B. B. celebrate
Explanation
The correct answer is "celebrate" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "the department of military" is singular. Therefore, the verb should also be in the singular form, which is "celebrate."
2.
Joe ... a terrible role model for his younger brother all day yesterday.
Correct Answer
D. D. was being
Explanation
The correct answer is D. "was being". This is because the sentence is describing Joe's behavior as a role model for his younger brother in the past. The verb "was being" indicates an ongoing action in the past, emphasizing that Joe's behavior was continuously negative throughout the entire day yesterday.
3.
The family ... with the neighbour since the tragedy.
Correct Answer
D. D. has rarely engaged
Explanation
The correct answer is D. "has rarely engaged." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The word "since" suggests a connection between the tragedy and the lack of engagement with the neighbor. The use of "has" as the auxiliary verb agrees with the subject "the family," which is singular. "Rarely engaged" is the correct verb form to use in this context.
4.
The chief accountant ... the monthly report for seven hours when the director arrived.
Correct Answer
A. A. had been scrutinizing
Explanation
The use of "had been scrutinizing" in the sentence indicates that the chief accountant was already engaged in scrutinizing the monthly report before the director arrived. This implies that the action of scrutinizing started in the past and was ongoing until the director's arrival. The past perfect continuous tense "had been scrutinizing" accurately portrays this sequence of events.
5.
At 7 p.m tonight, the tax payers ... their reports online.
Correct Answer
B. B. will be submitting
Explanation
The correct answer is B. "will be submitting". This is because the sentence is in the future tense and indicates an action that will happen at a specific time (7 p.m. tonight). The structure "will be + verb-ing" is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. Therefore, "will be submitting" is the most appropriate choice to indicate that the tax payers will be actively engaged in submitting their reports online at 7 p.m. tonight.
6.
Since the 1994 FIFA World Cup, FIFA ... an anthem composed by the german composer Franz Lambert.
Correct Answer
C. C. has adopted
Explanation
The use of "since" in the sentence indicates that the action of adopting the anthem started in the past and continues to the present. The present perfect tense "has adopted" is used to show an action that started in the past and has a connection to the present. Therefore, the correct answer is C. has adopted.
7.
No one seems to know when will the bus arrive at the bus stop.
Correct Answer
B. B. will
Explanation
The given sentence is in present tense, indicating a general statement about the uncertainty of the bus arrival time. The word "will" is incorrect in this context as it suggests a future tense, implying that someone knows when the bus will arrive. The correct answer is B. "will" because it does not fit the sentence structure and contradicts the intended meaning.
8.
Since there are many complaints about the new products, the company ... the product now.
Correct Answer
D. D. has recalled
Explanation
The correct answer is D. has recalled. The use of the present perfect tense "has recalled" indicates that the company has already taken action to address the complaints about the new products. This suggests that the recall has already been initiated and is currently ongoing.
9.
As soon as the midfielder ... the ball, the striker will shoot it to the goal.
Correct Answer
A. A. Passes
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Passes. This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the use of "as soon as" indicates that the actions will happen simultaneously. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "passes," which is the present simple tense.
10.
The children ... by the time the parent got home.
Correct Answer
D. D.Had already slept
Explanation
The correct answer is D. "Had already slept." This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another past action. In this case, the children had already slept before the parent got home.
11.
Many people in that hotel were frightened ... the bombing threat issued by the terrorist.
Correct Answer
D. D. with
Explanation
Many people in that hotel were frightened with the bombing threat issued by the terrorist. This means that the people in the hotel were scared because of the threat of a bombing that was made by the terrorist. The word "with" is used to indicate the cause or reason for their fear.
12.
Candles ... from beeswax burn with very clean flame.
Correct Answer
A. A. are made
Explanation
Candles that are made from beeswax burn with a very clean flame.
13.
The artificial flower ... from paper was sold in the market.
Correct Answer
C. C. Made
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Made. This answer is correct because it is the past tense form of the verb "make," which is the appropriate verb to use in this sentence. The sentence is stating that the artificial flower was sold in the market, implying that it was created or produced from paper. Therefore, the past tense form "made" is the correct choice.
14.
The recent progress report ... to the branch manager.
Correct Answer
C. C. Will be submitted
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Will be submitted. This is because the sentence is in the passive voice and refers to a future action. The subject of the sentence is not mentioned, but it is implied that someone will submit the progress report to the branch manager in the future. The use of "will be" indicates that the action will be done by someone or something else, rather than the subject actively doing it.
15.
X : I really need a job right now.Y : Well, you ... look for job vacancies in the newspaper.
Correct Answer
A. A. Should
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Should. In this conversation, Y is suggesting a course of action for X to take, which is to look for job vacancies in the newspaper. "Should" is used to give advice or make a recommendation, which fits the context of the conversation.