_______children learn very quickly. 

1. Some
2. A
3. Any 
4. Much

Explanation

- Some children learn very quickly.

- Correct: "Some" suggests a portion or subset, which suits the context of children learning.

- A children learn very quickly.

- Incorrect: "A" is singular, but "children" is plural.

- Any children learn very quickly.

- Incorrect: "Any" implies an indefinite amount, but doesn't fit naturally with "learn very quickly."

- Much children learn very quickly.

- Incorrect: "Much" is used with uncountable nouns, but "children" is countable.

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. No article

Explanation

The correct answer is: 3. the

Explanation

- "a" (Option 1): Used before words that begin with a consonant sound. Not applicable here as "platform number 5" is specific.

- "an" (Option 2): Used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Not applicable here for the same reason as above.

- "the" (Option 3): The correct choice. It specifies which platform number the train leaves from, indicating a specific or known entity.

- "No article" (Option 4): Might be suitable for non-specific references, but a specific platform number requires an article.

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. No article

Explanation

- Option 1: "a sugar" is not correct because "a" is used with singular nouns that are countable, and sugar is uncountable.

- Option 2: "an sugar" is incorrect because "an" is used before singular nouns that are countable and start with a vowel sound, and sugar doesn’t fit these criteria.

- Option 3: "the sugar" is correct. "The" is a definite article used to refer to something specific that is known to both the speaker and the listener. Here, it suggests a specific container of sugar on the table.

- Option 4: Using no article is incorrect because some article or determiner is generally required in such a context in English.

1. down  
2. with
3. in
4. beneath

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option4 : beneath

It was fun to hang out beneath the pier.  

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Can   I   be  held  responsible______ my spouse's debts?

1. for
2. to
3. by
4. with

Explanation

- The sentence is asking if someone can be held responsible in relation to another person's debts.

- Option 1: for - This is the correct answer. "Held responsible for" is a common phrase indicating accountability for something.

- Option 2: to - This preposition is used to express direction, place, or position. It doesn’t fit the context here.

- Option 3: by - This preposition indicates who or what does the action. It doesn’t make sense here as "who" isn’t the focus.

- Option 4: with - This preposition signifies accompaniment or having something. It doesn’t relate to responsibility.

1. from  
2. with
3. by
4. to

Explanation

- "He is indebted from his friend."

- "From" specifies origin or source, not fitting here.

- "He is indebted with his friend."

- "With" indicates accompaniment or possession, not suitable in this context.

- "He is indebted by his friend."

- "By" often shows an agent in passive voice, inappropriate for this sentence.

- "He is indebted to his friend."

- "To" shows a relationship or direction, correctly indicating that he owes something to his friend.

Sohan  is studying______the university.

1. in
2. at
3. on
4. from

Explanation

- "In the university": This phrase implies being inside the university physically. It's not the most common way to express attending for studies.

- "At the university": This is the correct and most common form. It indicates being enrolled or studying academically at the university.

- "On the university": This would imply being on top of the university or physically on its premises, not appropriate for context.

- "From the university": Typically used to indicate origin or point of reference, like graduating from.

Write your name_____ the top of the page.

1. at
2. in
3. by
4. with

Explanation

- The sentence is asking where a name should be written on the page.

- When we want to specify a particular point on a surface, like "the top of the page," the preposition "at" is used.

- Option 1: "at" is correct because it indicates a specific location, the top part of the page.

- Option 2: "in" usually refers to something enclosed or inside, like "in the box," and isn't suitable here.

- Option 3: "by" means close to or next to, such as "by the door," which doesn't fit the context.

- Option 4: "with" generally means accompanied by or having, like "with a pen," and isn't appropriate here.

Correct Answer: Option 1, at

1. in
2. on
3. along
4. at

Explanation

- The sentence is about setting a time to meet someone.

- "In" is typically used for longer periods of time, like months or years, e.g. "in July" or "in 2023."

- "On" is used for specific days or dates, e.g. "on Friday" or "on January 1st."

- "Along" implies alongside something or forward motion, and isn't used with days.

- "At" is used for specific times or places, e.g. "at 3 PM" or "at the park."

Correct Answer: Option 2 - on

1. on
2. by
3. until
4. from

Explanation

- The sentence is about Steve going away and the time frame for his return.

- Option 1: "on" is used for specific days or dates. It doesn’t fit here as the sentence talks about a range of time.

- Option 2: "by" implies something will happen before a specific time. It’s not correct because it suggests he might return before Monday, not stay away until then.

- Option 3: "until" means he will be away for the whole period ending on Monday. This perfectly fits the sentence context.

- Option 4: "from" is used to indicate the starting point of an action. It doesn't make sense here because the sentence focuses on the end point, not the start.

By: Parvesh Mehta