Use of English Flashcards

Select the correct dependent preposition: 'The board of directors is responsible _______ all major financial decisions.'

Answer: for

'Responsible for' is the correct prepositional phrase when indicating accountability.

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The storm caused _______ damage to the coastal infrastructure.'

Answer: extensive

'Extensive damage' means damage covering a wide area or affecting many things.

Choose the option that correctly completes the passive sentence: 'The ancient ruins _______ to have been built over two thousand years ago.'

Answer: are believed

'Are believed to have been' is the correct passive reporting structure for a past event.

Which compound adjective is correctly hyphenated? 'The company released a _______ report on its environmental impact.'

Answer: hard-hitting

Compound adjectives before a noun are hyphenated: 'hard-hitting'.

Identify the correct word: 'The new manager's _______ approach to problem-solving inspired the whole team.'

Answer: innovative

'Innovative' is the adjective needed to describe the manager's approach.

Choose the correct verb pattern: 'She regretted _______ so much time on the project.'

Answer: spending

'Regret' is followed by a gerund (-ing form) when referring to a past action.

Which word correctly fills the gap? 'The politician's speech was criticized for being too _______ and lacking substance.'

Answer: ambiguous

'Ambiguous' specifically means open to more than one interpretation, which suits a speech lacking clear meaning.