Explanation

• An intransitive verb does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.
• It expresses an action or state that does not pass directly to an object.
• Example: “The baby cried.” Here, “cried” does not need a direct object.

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Explanation

• The subjunctive mood uses "were" for hypothetical situations, even with singular subjects.
• So, "If I were rich" is grammatically correct.

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Explanation

Just as gloves are worn on hands, shoes are worn on legs (specifically feet).

This is a relationship of covering or wearing.

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Explanation

• Complete Saying: "Don’t count your chickens before they hatch."

Meaning:

• Don’t make plans based on future outcomes that may not happen.

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Explanation

• May, should, and can are modal verbs.
• Other modal verbs include could, shall, might, will, would, and must.
• Modal verbs express possibility, necessity, ability, permission, or obligation.
• They are followed by the base form of the main verb, e.g., She can swim.

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Explanation

• “Was run over” is the correct passive voice construction.
• “Run over” means to hit someone or something with a vehicle.
• The structure is was + past participle → was run over.

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Explanation

• “All” is used independently and refers to everything/everyone.
• Therefore, in “All is well,” it functions as an indefinite pronoun.

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Explanation

• The correct preposition after “approve” is “of” when expressing agreement or acceptance.
• The correct phrase is “approve of hunting.”
• “Approve of” means to consider something acceptable or satisfactory.

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Explanation

• The idiom emphasizes the importance of basic necessities and resources.
• Without essential resources, a person may not be able to work or function effectively.
• It is similar to an empty bag that cannot stand upright without support.

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Explanation

• A closet is used to store clothes.
• A library is used to store books.
• The analogy shows a storage place and the items stored in it.

Last updated 13 August 2026 by NA