Grammar - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

When used as a determiner, neither precedes a singular noun and takes a singular verb like 'is' or 'has'.

Information here is considered an uncountable thing and that is why 'some' is used to refer to a portion of the information.

We use 'a little' with singular uncountable nouns. We use 'a few' with plural countable nouns.

We often use would (or the contracted form 'd) in the main clause of a conditional sentence when we talk about imagined situations.
Example: If we had left earlier, we would have been able to stop off for a coffee on the way.

'A lot of' and 'lots of' can both be used with plural countable nouns and with singular uncountable nouns for affirmatives, negatives, and questions.

In the given sentence, the correct structure for forming a question in the present simple tense is to use the auxiliary verb "do." Therefore, the correct completion is: "Do you get 'English in Ten days' in the morning?"

Option A provides the correct pairing of the auxiliary verb "do" and the base form of the main verb "get" to form an interrogative sentence in the present simple tense.

comparative degree is used when there is a comparison. 'more' is the correct answer.

This question requires understanding the use of modal verbs, specifically the subtle differences in politeness and permission. A modal verb is an auxiliary verb (a helping verb) that expresses possibility, permission, necessity, or ability.

"May" expresses polite permission or possibility. In this context, it's a polite request for permission to borrow the cell phone. The sentence implies a degree of uncertainty – the speaker is asking if it is alright to use the phone.

Why other options are incorrect:
"Do" is a simple present tense auxiliary verb used for questions, but it's too blunt and lacks the politeness required for such a request. It would sound like a demand rather than a request.

"Would" indicates a conditional or hypothetical situation. It suggests a willingness but implies the action is dependent on something else (e.g., "Would you mind if I used your phone?"). This adds unnecessary complication to a simple request for permission.

"Should" implies obligation or advice. It's grammatically incorrect in this context, as using someone else's phone isn't an obligation; it's a request for a favor.

Therefore, "May" is the most appropriate modal verb to express a polite request for permission to use someone else's cell phone.

When deciding whether to use 'is' or 'are', look at whether the noun is plural or singular. If the noun is singular, use 'is'. If it is plural or there is more than one noun, use 'are'.

When talking about a specific meal or food, the verbs 'eat' and 'have' are often interchangeable. That means either word can be used.