GIKI English MCQs

'Before' introduces the dependent clause 'you leave.'
A word joining a subordinate clause to a main clause functions as a conjunction.

'Useful' describes the noun 'suggestion.'
Words that modify nouns are adjectives.

'Repaired' takes the direct object 'the engine.'
A verb that transfers its action to an object is transitive.

'Laughed' does not require a direct object.
A verb that expresses a complete action without an object is intransitive.

The subject is 'Each,' which is singular.
A singular subject takes the singular verb 'has.'

With 'neither...nor,' the verb usually agrees with the nearer subject.
The nearer subject 'employees' is plural, so 'are' is correct.

'News' ends in -s but is treated as a singular uncountable noun.
It therefore takes the singular verb 'is.'

'A number of' means several and takes a plural verb.
The plural verb 'are' agrees with 'applicants.'

'Running' is an -ing form functioning as the subject of the sentence.
A verb form used as a noun is called a gerund.

The subject is the singular noun phrase 'The number.'
Therefore, the singular verb 'is' is required.

The word 'happily' describes how the children played.
A word that modifies a verb in this way functions as an adverb.

In this sentence, 'light' names a thing that can be turned off.
Therefore, it functions as a noun rather than a verb or adjective.