Grammar Revision

Choose the most suitable alternative: The unexpected news deeply ________ his mood.

(a)  

• effected

• affected

Answer explanation

"Affected" means to influence or cause a change, while "effected" means to bring about or execute.

In this sentence, the appropriate word is "affected" because it describes the impact on the person's mood due to the news.

She ________ her favorite painting on the wall.

(a)  

• hung
• hanged

Answer explanation

"Hung" is the past tense of the verb "to hang" when used to place something on a wall. "Hanged" specifically refers to execution by hanging and is not applicable for placing an object on a wall.

​ I need to buy some new __________ for my car.​ ​ (a)  

• breaks
• brakes

Answer explanation

"Brakes" are the devices used to stop a vehicle. "Breaks" means to separate or destroy something, and it doesn't fit the context of car parts.

Could you pass me the salt and _________?​ (a)  

• pepper
• papper

Answer explanation

"Pepper" is a spice. "Papper" is not a valid word.

The company's profits have _________ significantly this year.​ (a)  

• soared
• sword

Answer explanation

"Soared" means to increase rapidly. "Sword" is a weapon and doesn't make sense in the context of profits.

The organization was __________ in 1999 to support local artists.​ (a)  

• founded
• found

Answer explanation

"Founded" is the past tense of the verb "to found," which means to establish or create. "Found" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "find," which means to discover or locate.

In this context, "founded" is the appropriate word to indicate the establishment of an organization.

She has _________ to the top of her profession through hard work.​ (a)  

• raised
• risen

Answer explanation

"Risen" is the past participle of the verb "to rise," indicating a change from a lower to a higher position or status. "Raised" is the past tense of "to raise," meaning to lift or elevate something, not to advance in position or status oneself.

She bought some new pens and paper from the _________ store.​ ​ (a)  

• stationary
• stationery

Answer explanation

"Stationery" refers to writing materials like paper, pens, and envelopes. "Stationary" means not moving or still, which doesn't fit the context of a store selling writing materials.

_________ going to be a great day once the sun comes out.​ (a)  

• It’s
• Its

Answer explanation

"It’s" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has." "Its" is a possessive form, showing something that belongs to "it." In this context, "It’s" is used to express "it is going to be a great day."

The red shoes are a perfect _________ to her blue dress.​ ​ (a)  

• compliment
• complement

Answer explanation

"Complement" refers to something that completes or goes well with something else. "Compliment" is an expression of praise or admiration.