What is the average of the first 50 odd numbers?
- 49
- 50
- 51
- 52
“Bone of contention” is synonymous with ____?
- Apple of discord
- Bee in one’s bonnet
- Storm in a teacup
- Cat and mouse game
pple of discord is the synonym of “bone of contention”.
Both phrases refer to something that causes disagreement or argument.
“He waited for a long time and at last she came.” This is a ____ sentence.
- Simple
- Compound
- Complex
- Compound-Complex
Compound sentence is correct.
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like “and” in this case). Both clauses can stand alone as complete sentences.
A group of words that does not give complete sense and has no verb is called ____?
- Clause
- Phrase
- Sentence
- Paragraph
Phrase is the correct answer.
- A phrase is a group of words that functions as a single part of speech but does not contain a subject and verb.
- Examples of phrases include: “in the garden,” “running fast,” “with a smile.”