Class 9 Language Conventions Mock Test 2014
Questions and Answers
- 1.
I ___________ on this line before I realised my mistake.
- A.
worked
- B.
Was worked
- C.
Am working
- D.
Had been working
Correct Answer
A. workedExplanation
The correct answer is "worked" because the past tense of the verb "work" is used to indicate that the action of working occurred before the realization of the mistake.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The doctor______ an operation.
- A.
Do
- B.
Performed
- C.
Is performed
- D.
Done
Correct Answer
A. DoExplanation
The word "do" is the correct answer because it is the base form of the verb and can be used to talk about performing an operation. The other options, "performed," "is performed," and "done," are all forms of the verb "perform" but they do not fit grammatically in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I ________ we should accept the offer.
- A.
Think
- B.
Will think
- C.
Should think
- D.
Would think
Correct Answer
A. ThinkExplanation
The correct answer is "think" because it is the simple present tense form of the verb "to think" and is used to express a general opinion or belief. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their opinion about accepting the offer.Rate this question:
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- 4.
We rested _______ the shade of the tree
- A.
In
- B.
Under
- C.
Ourselves in
- D.
Ourselves under
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that we rested inside the shade of the tree, suggesting that we found shelter or relief from the sun by positioning ourselves within the area covered by the tree's shade.Rate this question:
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- 5.
She should be ashamed ________ her actions.
- A.
By
- B.
At
- C.
Of
- D.
In
Correct Answer
A. ByExplanation
The correct answer is "by". This preposition is used to indicate the agent or doer of an action. In this context, it suggests that the person mentioned in the sentence should feel ashamed because of their own actions.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He _________ friends has come back.
- A.
And his
- B.
Or his
- C.
Along with his
- D.
Along with them
Correct Answer
A. And hisExplanation
The correct answer is "and his" because it is grammatically correct to use the conjunction "and" to connect two subjects. In this case, "he" is the subject and "friends" is the second subject. Therefore, "and his" is the correct choice to indicate that both he and his friends have come back.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Nowadays, she________ her drawing board to school.
- A.
Carried
- B.
Carries
- C.
Take
- D.
Taken
Correct Answer
A. CarriedExplanation
The correct answer is "carried" because the sentence is in the present tense and "carried" is the correct present tense form of the verb "carry".Rate this question:
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- 8.
Neither he nor his servant _____________.
- A.
Leave
- B.
Have left
- C.
Has left
- D.
Is left
Correct Answer
A. LeaveExplanation
The correct answer is "leave" because the subject "he" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. In this case, the verb form "leave" is the correct singular form.Rate this question:
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- 9.
_____________ what he says.
- A.
listen to
- B.
listen
- C.
Hear
- D.
Hear to
Correct Answer
A. listen toExplanation
The correct answer is "listen to". This is because "listen to" is the correct phrase to use when referring to actively paying attention to what someone is saying. The other options, "listen", "hear", and "hear to", are not grammatically correct or commonly used phrases in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When I was in trouble, there was ___________ to help me.
- A.
Anyone
- B.
No one
- C.
Someone
- D.
All
Correct Answer
A. AnyoneExplanation
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that when they were in trouble, there was someone available to help them. The word "anyone" suggests that there was at least one person who was willing or able to assist them in their time of need.Rate this question:
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