1Each of these boys ............... cricket well.
Wrong!
Use the singular verb "plays" after "each" when it refers to individual members of a group.
2Every one of them ............... present.
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Use the singular verb "was" after "every one" when it means each person individually.
3Neither of them ............... there.
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Use the singular verb "was" after "neither" in formal standard English.
4They all helped ............... with the project.
Select 2 answers.
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Use the reciprocal pronouns "each other" and "one another" when people help one another in a group.
5Let ............... get going.
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After the verb "let", use the object pronoun "us".
6I am not as tall as ............... is.
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Use the subject pronoun "he" before the verb "is".
7Go now and ...............
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The imperative addressed to "you" needs the reflexive form "enjoy yourself" here.
8His claim is more legitimate than ...............
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Use the possessive pronoun "yours" when no noun follows.
9............... are responsible for your failure.
Select 2 answers.
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The phrases "Only you" and "You alone" both mean that no one else is responsible.
10Whoever does best ............... get the prize.
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After the subject clause "whoever does best", use the verb phrase "will" without adding another subject.
11............... to the party.
Wrong!
Use "Neither went" to mean that not one of the two people went.
12............... are brothers.
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In formal English, put the other person first and use the subject pronoun in "He and I".
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Each of these boys plays cricket well.
- Every one of them was present.
- Neither of them was there.
- They all helped each other / one another with the project.
- Let us get going.
- I am not as tall as he is.
- Go now and enjoy yourself
- His claim is more legitimate than yours
- Only you / You alone are responsible for your failure.
- Whoever does best will get the prize.
- Neither went to the party.
- He and I are brothers.
