91. The police ______ no stone unturned to find the culprit.
- C. leaves
- D. left
- A. will leave
- B. leave
व्याख्या: This idiom is most naturally stated in the past tense, referring to a completed investigation or effort. 'The police' is usually treated as plural, but here the simple past 'left' works for both singular and plural subjects.
92. She ______ ill since last Friday.
- B. was
- A. is
- D. had been
- C. has been
व्याख्या: 'Since last Friday' indicates a state that began in the past and continues into the present. The present perfect tense is used to describe this.
93. I did not see you at the meeting. Where ______ you?
- D. have been
- A. was
- C. were
- B. are
व्याख्या: The first sentence is in the simple past ('did not see'). The question about the location at that past time should also be in the simple past. The verb for 'you' is 'were'.
94. If it rains, the match ______.
- D. is cancelled
- B. will be cancelled
- C. would have been cancelled
- A. would be cancelled
व्याख्या: This is a first conditional sentence, indicating a real future possibility. The 'if' clause is in the simple present, and the main clause is in the simple future (passive voice in this case).
95. Two and two ______ four.
- C. is making
- D. have made
- A. make
- B. makes
व्याख्या: A mathematical fact or a universal truth is expressed in the simple present tense. The phrase 'Two and two' is often treated as a single mathematical unit, taking a singular verb.
96. Choose the correct option for the underlined part of the sentence:We have had his speech yesterday.
- A. were having
- B. had
- C. had have
- D. will have had
व्याख्या: The word 'yesterday' indicates a specific time in the past, so the simple past tense 'had' is the correct verb form.
97. Fill in the blank in the given sentence by choosing the most appropriate word from the options given below :The secret of her fitness is that she ____ up before sunrise for an hour’s speed walk.
- A. got
- B. will get
- C. gets
- D. getting
व्याख्या: The sentence describes a daily routine or habit. The simple present tense 'gets' is used for such regular actions and agrees with the singular subject 'she'.
98. Choose the most appropriate word to complete the given sentence:If you ____ a skeleton in the cellar, don't mention it to anyone.
- A. founded
- B. will be finding
- C. will find
- D. find
व्याख्या: This is a first conditional sentence structure (If + present simple, ... will/imperative). The 'if' clause requires the simple present tense, 'find'.
99. Choose the correct option and fill in blank -John as well as tom ........... waiting for you.
- A. is
- B. were
- C. have been
- D. are
व्याख्या: When subjects are joined by 'as well as', the verb agrees with the first subject. Since 'John' is singular, the correct verb is 'is'.
100. Fill in the blank with the correct form of tense.The commonwealth games ______ place every four years.
- A. has taken
- B. take
- C. takes
- D. is taking
व्याख्या: The sentence describes a recurring event that happens regularly. The plural subject 'games' requires the plural simple present verb 'take'.
