Part of Speech Questions

The correct answer is (A) recruitment. 

In this case, "the + noun + of" requires a noun that fits into the context of the sentence. "Recruitment" is a noun that refers to the process of finding and hiring new employees, which makes sense in the context of the sentence. The company is reducing its efforts to find and hire new college graduates due to the recession.

(B) "recruiter" doesn't fit into the sentence as it refers to a person who recruits, not the process of recruiting. The sentence is talking about an action (recruiting) that is being reduced, not a person.

(C) "recruit" is a verb and not suitable to be used after "on the" as we need a noun in this case. Furthermore, "recruit" doesn't fit well in the context of the sentence.

(D) "recruits" is a noun but it refers to the individuals who are recruited, not the process of recruiting. So it cannot be used in the context of the sentence. The company is cutting down on the process of hiring these individuals, not the individuals themselves. 

The correct answer is (C) responsible  - This is the correct answer. The phrase 'be responsible for something' means having an obligation or duty to do something. The sentence is saying that if the companies did not withhold the taxes, they would then have the obligation or duty to pay back the money. 

(A) "responsibly" - This is incorrect because this adverb does not grammatically fit in the sentence structure. "Responsibly" would be used to describe how the companies are expected to act, not what they are expected to do.

(B) "responsive" - This is incorrect because it is not the right word to use in this context. Being responsive means reacting quickly and positively. It does not convey the meaning of having an obligation or duty to do something.

(D) "responsibility" - This is incorrect because it is a noun and doesn't fit in the sentence structure. The sentence requires an adjective to describe the companies, not a noun to name something. 

The correct answer is (D) assembly.

In the sentence, we are looking at the concept of a noun following the preposition "for". Hence, we need to select a noun. This sentence is talking about the process that occurs after the parts are made in the factory. The correct grammatical construct here is the noun form 'assembly', since it is referring to the process, or action, of putting the parts together, which happens in another country.

(A) “assembles” is incorrect because it is the third person singular present form of the verb 'assemble'. This requires a subject (the person or thing doing the action) which isn't provided in the sentence.

(B) “assembled” is the past participle form of the verb 'assemble'. This would be used in a passive sentence where the subject of the action is not important or known. However, the sentence is not structured in a way that uses a passive verb.

(C) “assembler” is a noun that refers to a person or machine that assembles something. It does not fit in this sentence because the sentence is referring to the action or process that occurs after the parts are made, not the person or thing doing the action. 

The correct answer is (A) utilization.

In this context, "utilization" is the most appropriate term to use. It follows the grammar rule "the + noun + of" and means the action of making practical and effective use of something. So, "raise the utilization of clean energy" means to increase the practical and effective use of clean energy, which aligns with the idea of improving infrastructures such as pipelines, storage, and electricity transmission lines.

(A) "utility" is incorrect because while it can refer to the state of being useful, beneficial, or profitable, it does not necessarily imply the action of use, which is more appropriate in this context.

(C) "utilize" is incorrect because it is a verb, while the sentence requires a noun following the formula "the + noun + of."

(D) "utilitarian" is incorrect because it refers to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority. It does not fit into the context of the sentence, which is about the use of clean energy. 

The correct answer is (A) amazing.

In the usage "find + something + adjective", the adjective describes the noun (something). In this context, tourists find the city's holiday decorations "amazing". The word "amazing" is an adjective that means causing great surprise or wonder. It's in accordance with the sentence structure and fits the context appropriately, making it the suitable choice.

(B) "amaze" is incorrect because it's a verb. In the sentence structure "find + something + adjective", an adjective is needed to describe the noun, not a verb. So "amaze" does not fit into this context.

(C) "amazed" is also incorrect. "Amazed" is the past tense of the verb "amaze" and it typically describes a person’s feeling, not an object or decoration. In this context, it doesn’t make sense to describe the holiday decorations as "amazed". Therefore, it is not the correct choice.

The option "to amaze" was not provided as (D), hence, it's not being considered in this explanation. If it were an option, it would still be incorrect. In this case, the sentence requires an adjective to describe the decorations and "to amaze" is an infinitive verb phrase, not an adjective. 

The correct answer is (D) strictly.

In the given sentence, the word needed should be an adverb that modifies the verb 'adhere'. In English, adverbs are often formed by adding -ly to an adjective, in this case, 'strict' becomes 'strictly'. 'Strictly' means in a way that involves rigid enforcement or observance. Therefore, when you say 'The GameStop employees strictly adhere to the store's policy', it means that the employees follow the store's policy exactly without exception.

(A) 'stricts' is not a correct derivative of the word 'strict'. 'Strict' is an adjective and to make it an adverb we add -ly to it making it 'strictly'.

(B) 'stricting' is not a correct form of the word 'strict'. 'Stricting' doesn't exist in English. The verb form of 'strict' is 'to enforce strictly', not 'to strict'.

(C) 'strict' is an adjective and it can’t be used to modify verbs. In the given sentence, we need an adverb to modify the verb 'adhere', so 'strictly' is the correct choice. 

The correct answer is (D) collective. 

In the sentence, the word is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'effort'. In the "determiner + adjective + noun" grammar rule, 'collective' is the adjective describing the noun 'effort'. The word 'collective' means done by people acting as a group, which fits the context as the animation was created by several members of the team.

(A) 'collecting' is incorrect because it is a present participle verb form, which cannot be used to describe a noun like 'effort'. Additionally, its meaning does not fit in the context of the sentence.

(B) 'collects' is incorrect because it is the present tense form of the verb 'collect', which is not suitable to describe a noun. This word implies an action, which is not what is required in this context.

(C) 'collect' is incorrect because it is a base form of a verb. In this context, we need an adjective, not a verb. Furthermore, the meaning of 'collect' does not fit the context of the sentence. It suggests an action of gathering things, which does not correlate with the sentence where the effort of several members is being emphasized. 

The correct answer is (B) accurately.

In this sentence, we need an adverb to modify the verb 'filled'. 'Accurately' is an adverb, which means it can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Its function is to explain how something is done. In this context, it describes how the address label has been filled out - done in a detailed, precise, and correct manner.

(A) 'Accurate' is an adjective, not an adverb. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns, and there's no noun or pronoun for it to modify in this sentence. 

(C) 'Accuracy' is a noun, which doesn't fit in the sentence because it is not describing the action of filling out something, which is what the sentence requires. 

(D) 'Accurates' is not a correct term in English. There's no plural form for the word 'accurate' because it's not a countable noun. 

The correct answer is (B) likely.

The correct answer is based on the adjective phrase "be likely to" which is used to express a strong possibility or high probability of something occurring. In this context, it means that there is a high chance that the market is going to drop by 2.3 percent over the next quarter based on the recent trends in stocks and bonds.

(A) "like" is incorrect as it is not suitable for the context. "Like" in this sentence structure would mean that the market has a similar behavior or characteristics to "drop by 2.3 percent over the next quarter", which is not the intended meaning.

(C) "alike" is incorrect as it suggests that two or more things are similar, which is not the intended meaning. The market cannot be "alike" to "drop by 2.3 percent over the next quarter", as they are not comparable entities.

(D) "likelihood" is incorrect because it is a noun, not an adjective. The sentence requires an adjective to describe the probability of the market dropping. "Likelihood" would mean the chance that something will happen, but it does not fit grammatically in the sentence. 

The correct answer is (C) considerate.

The sentence requires an adjective to describe the manager's action. The adjective "considerate" means thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others, which fits the context of the manager giving extra vacation time.

(A) "considerable" is an adjective that means large in size, amount, or degree. In this context, it doesn't make sense because it doesn't describe the manager's action properly. It would be more appropriate in a context where you are discussing a large amount or size of something.

(B) "consider" is a verb that means to think carefully about something. It doesn't fit in this sentence because an adjective is needed to describe the manager's action, not a verb.

(D) "considering" can be a verb, preposition, or conjunction, but it is not an adjective. It is used to indicate that one is thinking about something or taking it into account. In this context, it doesn't make sense because an adjective is needed to describe the manager's action.

The correct answer is (B) inspection.

In English grammar, " noun + of" construction is used when one noun possesses or is related to another. In this case, the noun should be a thing or an action. "Inspection" is a noun referring to the action of inspecting, which fits perfectly in the sentence. The sentence is talking about the process of inspecting all products carefully, so "inspection of all products" conveys this idea accurately.

(A) “Inspector” is incorrect because it is a person who inspects, not the action itself. The sentence requires an action (a process), not a person.

(C) “Inspecting” is incorrect because it is a gerund (verb form used as a noun), and while it could technically fit grammatically, it is not as precise as "inspection". The construction "the + gerund + of" is less common in English than "the + noun + of", as the gerund often implies an ongoing, unfinished action, which is not the case here.

(D) “Inspect” is incorrect because it is a verb, not a noun. The construction "the + verb + of" doesn't exist in English grammar. The sentence needs a noun after "the", which "inspect" is not. 

The correct answer is (C) promptly.

In this sentence, we need an adverb to modify the verb "solved". In English grammar, adverbs are often used to describe how something is done, they modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. The word 'promptly' is an adverb and it means 'without delay; immediately', which fits perfectly in the context of the sentence.

(A) The word 'prompt' is an adjective, meaning 'done without delay; immediate'. An adjective cannot be used to describe a verb, it can only describe a noun or pronoun, hence it's incorrect to use 'prompt' in this context.

(B) 'Promptness' is a noun, which means 'the quality of doing something quickly or without delay'. However, in this sentence, we need an adverb to modify the verb 'solved', not a noun, therefore, 'promptness' is incorrect.

(D) 'Prompting' is the present participle form of the verb 'prompt', which means 'to cause; to motivate or to encourage'. It cannot be used as an adverb to modify the verb 'solved', hence it's incorrect. 

The correct answer is (B) dissatisfied.

"Dissatisfied" is the adjective form of the verb "dissatisfy," which means to fail to satisfy or make happy. In the sentence, it implies that the chip-card users are not satisfied or happy with the slow transaction process. As per the grammar rule, before a noun, we use an adjective. Here, "dissatisfied" is the adjective and "chip-card users" is the noun, hence "dissatisfied chip-card users" is grammatically correct.

(A) "dissatisfying" is incorrect because it is an adjective but in this sentence, we need an adjective that describes the chip-card users' feelings about the slow transaction process.

(B) "dissatisfy" is incorrect because it is a verb. We need an adjective before the noun "chip-card users."

(D) "satisfactory" is incorrect because it means satisfying expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect. This does not fit the context of the sentence. The chip-card users are not satisfied with the transaction process, so they cannot be described as "satisfactory." 

The correct answer is (C) attendance.

In the context of this sentence, we are referring to the number of people who attended the annual conference this year as opposed to the individual attendees themselves. Therefore, we need to use a noun that denotes the quantity or number of people, which is "attendance". This term is used to describe the act of attending or the number of people present.

(A) "attendants" is incorrect because this term typically refers to people who are providing a service or assistance, such as flight attendants or bathroom attendants. In this context, it doesn't make sense because we're not talking about the people who are serving at the conference.

(B) "attendees" is incorrect because it refers to the individuals who attended the conference rather than the number of people. We can't say "the attendees was low". Here, the subject-verb agreement rule is violated as 'attendees' is a plural noun and should take the verb 'were' not 'was'.

(D) "attending" is incorrect because it's a verb form (present participle) and can't function as a noun to be the subject of the sentence. The sentence structure requires a noun after the definite article "the". 

The correct answer is (B) revised.

In this context, the correct answer is "revised" because it follows the "adjective + noun" grammar rule. "Revised" is the past participle of the verb "revise" and can act as an adjective to modify the noun "quarterly reports". In this sentence, the phrase "revised quarterly reports" means the quarterly reports that have been reviewed and updated.

(A) "revise" is not correct because it is a verb and doesn't fit the sentence structure. We require an adjective to modify the noun "quarterly reports", not a verb.

(C) "revising" is a present participle and could be used as an adjective. However, it's not the correct choice in this context because it means the reports are presently being revised, which contradicts the context that the reports are already completed and just need to be submitted.

(D) "revision" is a noun, not an adjective, so it cannot be used to modify another noun "quarterly reports". We need an adjective in this case, not another noun. Thus, it doesn’t fit the sentence structure. 

The correct answer is (C) periodically.

In this context, the adverb "periodically" is used to modify the verb "check up". Adverbs are often used to describe how, when, or where something happens. "Periodically" means happening after a particular period of time, so it is describing how often the managers are checking up on the construction work.

(B) "period" is a noun which represents a length of time. It cannot be used to modify a verb, so it is grammatically incorrect in this context.

(C) "periodical" is an adjective meaning happening or occurring at regular intervals. It could also be a noun referring to a magazine or similar publication that is issued at regular intervals. Neither fits the context correctly because it cannot modify a verb as an adjective and it does not make sense as a noun in this context.

(D) "periods" is the plural form of "period", which is a noun. As explained above, it cannot be used to modify a verb and is therefore grammatically incorrect in this context. 

The correct answer is (B) jointly.

(B) 'Jointly' is the correct option because it is an adverb modifying the verb 'file'. In English, adverbs are used to modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs, providing information about the manner, place, time, frequency, certainty etc. of the action. Here, 'jointly' tells us in what manner the couples are filing their tax.

(A) 'Joint' is an adjective and it does not fit into this sentence because we need an adverb to modify the verb 'file'. Using 'joint' would be grammatically incorrect in this specific sentence.

(C) 'Jointed' is the past tense of the verb 'joint' which means either to provide a joint for something or to separate meat at the joints. It doesn't make sense in the context of the sentence.

(D) 'Joints' is the plural form of the noun 'joint', referring to a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined. It is incorrect because it does not make sense in the given context and because, as mentioned earlier, we need an adverb here, not a noun. 

The correct answer is (C) regularly.

"Regularly" is an adverb that describes how often an action (verb) is performed. In this sentence, the verb is "review" and "regularly" describes how often you should review your account transactions.

(A) "regulation" is a noun and does not fit into this sentence grammatically as it does not agree with the verb "review".

(B) "regulate" is a verb and does not fit into this sentence as it would result in two verbs "regulate review" which is grammatically incorrect.

(D) "regular" is an adjective, which normally describes a noun. In this sentence, we need an adverb to describe the verb "review," so "regular" would be incorrect. 

The correct answer is (A) products. 

In English, "dairy products" is the standard term for foodstuffs made from milk, like cheese, butter, or yogurt. Here in the sentence, the word after "dairy" should be a noun that indicates the items that the market carries. "Products" fits perfectly in this context.

(B) “Produce" is incorrect because, while it is a noun, it specifically refers to fresh fruits and vegetables, not dairy items.

(C) "Produced" is incorrect because it is a past participle verb, not a noun. It would make the sentence grammatically incorrect.

(D) “Producing” is incorrect because it is the present participle of the verb "produce". This would imply that the dairy is currently producing something, which is not the intended meaning of the sentence. 

The correct answer is (A) exclusively.

"Exclusively" is the correct choice because it means that something is limited to certain people or things. Here, the discount is only available to students. "Exclusively" is an adverb and it modifies the verb "available", explaining how the discount is available.

(B) "exclusive" is an adjective and it doesn't fit in the sentence grammatically. An adjective modifies a noun, but in this sentence, we need a word to modify the verb "available". Therefore, it is incorrect.

(C) "excluding" means to not include someone or something. It does not fit here because the sentence is saying that the discount is available only to students, not that it is excluding them. Therefore, this choice is incorrect.

(D) "excluded" is the past participle of the verb "exclude". It needs a helping verb to be used in this sentence, which is not provided. Also, it would imply that students are not included, which is contrary to the meaning intended in the sentence. Therefore, this choice is incorrect. 

The correct answer is (B) conveniently.

In this sentence, the adverb "conveniently" is used because it describes the verb "located". Adverbs typically end with "-ly" and are used to modify or give more information about a verb. In this case, "conveniently" refers to how suitably or appropriately the restaurant is situated.

(A) "convenient" is an adjective and is used to describe nouns. It could work if we were describing a noun (e.g., a convenient location), but since we're describing a verb (located), an adverb is required. 

(C) "convenience" is a noun that refers to the state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty. It does not fit in this sentence as it doesn't make sense to say the restaurant is "convenience located".

(D) "conventionally" is an adverb that means according to what is generally done or believed. This doesn't fit in this sentence as the location of the restaurant is not being described as conventional or traditional. 

The correct answer is (C) exceptionally.

In this sentence, we need an adverb to modify the adjective "beautiful." In English, adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Here, "exceptionally" serves as the adverb that describes just how beautiful the suites are. It emphasizes that the suites are not just beautiful, they are exceptionally (remarkably, outstandingly) beautiful.

(A) exception is a noun, which refers to a thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule. Using it in this sentence would not make sense because we need a word to describe the suites, not to express exclusion.

(B) except is a preposition or conjunction used to indicate exclusion. It would not fit in this sentence because there's no exclusion being indicated.

(D) exceptional is an adjective, which can modify nouns or pronouns, not other adjectives like "beautiful." Thus, it would not follow the grammar rule of "adverbs describing adjectives," making it incorrect in this context. 

The correct answer is (D) impressive.

In the context of the sentence, we are trying to describe the type of growth in GDP per person that poor countries have experienced. In English, adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns. Here, "growth" is the noun that needs to be described. "Impressive" is an adjective, therefore grammatically it fits perfectly in the sentence: "poor countries have enjoyed impressive growth".

Now, let's look at why the other answer choices are incorrect:

(A) The word "impression" is a noun, not an adjective. Therefore, it does not fit in the context of the sentence which requires an adjective.

(B) "Impressed" is a verb in the past tense or a past participle that can be used as an adjective. However, in this context, it does not make sense to describe growth as "impressed". The growth did not impress or was not impressed by something, it was impressive.

(C) "Impressing" is a verb in the present participle form. Although present participles can sometimes function as adjectives, in this context "impressing growth" would imply that the growth is impressing someone or something, which is not the intended meaning. The sentence intends to state that the growth is impressive, not that it is actively impressing.