English Grammar
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पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Choose the correct form of verb for the given sentence: The climate ______ generally temperate and winters ______ to be chilly.
Choose the correct form of verb for the given sentence: The climate ______ generally temperate and winters ______ to be chilly.
पर्याय (Options):
A
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
is ...tend
B
are ...are
C
was ... tends
D
is being ... is tending
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (1)
The correct answer is **is ...tend** (Option 1).
**Comprehensive Derivation:**
The correct answer is - "is.. tend"
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• From the given options, the most appropriate answer is "is.. tend".
• Generally shows that I can be in present tense.
• In the 1st blank, Climate is singular so it will take singular helping verb (is).
• In the 2nd blank, "winters" is plural so it will take plural verb ( that not ends with s/es)
• Thus, Option 1 is correct option.
**Option Elimination:**
• **Option 1 (is ...tend)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference.
• **Option 2 (are ...are)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 3 (was ... tends)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 4 (is being ... is tending)**: Incorrect distractor.
**Exam Trap:**
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
**Memory Booster:**
Core mnemonic rule: is ...tend corresponds to Option (1).
परीक्षेतील संभाव्य चूक / Exam Trap:
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
स्मृती क्लृप्ती / Memory Booster & Mnemonic:
Core mnemonic rule: is ...tend corresponds to Option (1).
पर्याय निर्मूलन पद्धत / Option Elimination Strategy:
**Option Elimination:** • **Option 1 (is ...tend)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference. • **Option 2 (are ...are)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 3 (was ... tends)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 4 (is being ... is tending)**: Incorrect distractor.