Question 41
Identify the correct option: 'Neither of the two applicants ________ eligible.'
In formal subject-verb agreement, 'neither of' is normally treated as singular, so the verb is 'is'.
Correct answer: B) is.
Identify the correct option: 'Neither of the two applicants ________ eligible.'
In formal subject-verb agreement, 'neither of' is normally treated as singular, so the verb is 'is'.
Correct answer: B) is.
Fill in the blank: 'He is jealous ________ his neighbor's prosperity.'
'Jealous of' is the standard adjective-preposition combination.
Correct answer: A) of.
Fill in the blank: 'She takes pride ________ her academic achievements.'
The noun phrase is 'take pride in'. Compare the adjective construction 'be proud of'.
Correct answer: A) in.
Choose the correct preposition: 'The boat sank ________ the bottom of the lake.'
'Sank to the bottom' describes movement until the boat reached the bottom; 'to' marks the destination.
Correct answer: A) to.
Fill in the blank: 'He is married ________ a renowned engineer.'
The standard expression is 'married to someone'.
Correct answer: B) to.