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131. Which parts of speech describes where, when and how an action happens?

  • A. Adjective
  • B. Conjunction
  • C. Verb
  • D. Adverb
  • E. Preposition

Explanation: Adverbs modify verbs and can indicate where, when, or how an action occurs, as in “here,” “yesterday,” and “quickly.” Adjectives instead describe nouns.

Correct answer: Adverb

132. Salman Khan ________ a part of the upcoming Race 4?

  • A. will also be
  • B. also will be
  • C. will be also
  • D. will also

Explanation: The adverb also normally comes after the modal will and before the main verb be: “will also be.” The alternatives place also awkwardly or leave the sentence incomplete.

Correct answer: will also be

133. My friend is _______ older than his wife.

  • A. much
  • B. many
  • C. very
  • D. Both A & C

Explanation: Much is used before a comparative adjective to show degree: “much older.” Very does not normally modify the comparative older, and many modifies countable nouns rather than comparative adjectives.

Correct answer: much

134. You have always been a great help. Which of the following words is an adverb?

  • A. have
  • B. been
  • C. always
  • D. great
  • E. help

Explanation: Always is an adverb of frequency because it tells how regularly the help has been given. Have and been are auxiliary verbs, while great is an adjective modifying help.

Correct answer: always

135. It is _________ impossible to tell the twins apart.

  • A. realistically
  • B. extremely
  • C. virtually
  • D. closely

Explanation: Virtually impossible means almost or practically impossible, which fits the meaning of the sentence. Extremely modifies degree but does not convey the same natural sense of “almost impossible” here.

Correct answer: virtually

136. I dont agree with you; I think_______________________________?

  • A. it is fairly good film
  • B. it is rather a good film
  • C. it is rather fairly good film
  • D. it is fairly rather good film

Explanation: “Rather” can precede the article and adjective in the pattern “rather a good film.” “Fairly” normally comes before the adjective but after the article, so option a is missing “a.”

Correct answer: it is rather a good film

137. The colour of the walls in my room has faded _______.

  • A. in
  • B. with
  • C. away
  • D. on

Explanation: “Fade away” means gradually lose colour, brightness or strength. The particles in, with and on do not form the required phrasal verb here.

Correct answer: away

138. She is awaiting _______ result.

  • A. for
  • B. from
  • C. the
  • D. on

Explanation: Await is a transitive verb and takes a direct object without the preposition “for”: “She is awaiting the result.” The definite article “the” is used because a particular result is meant.

Correct answer: the

139. _______Parrot of Pakistan is beautiful ?

  • A. a
  • B. an
  • C. The
  • D. None

Explanation: “The” is used because the phrase identifies a particular or well-known parrot associated with Pakistan. The sentence therefore begins, “The Parrot of Pakistan is beautiful.”

Correct answer: The

140. Can you repair _____ compter in Liam's office? It's not working.

  • A. a
  • B. the
  • C. an
  • D. none of these

Explanation: “The computer” is required because the phrase identifies a particular computer, namely the one in Liam’s office. “A” would introduce any one computer without specifying which one.

Correct answer: the