This question tests the correct usage of prepositions with the verb "looked" to convey the intended meaning of investigation or examination. We need to choose the preposition that best fits the context of an officer examining a matter.
Correct Option: C) into the matter
The phrase "look into" means to investigate or examine something carefully. When an officer looks into a matter, it implies they are conducting an inquiry or detailed examination, which is the most suitable meaning in this context.
This question tests the understanding of past tenses, specifically how to combine a simple past event with a continuous action happening at the same time in the past. The key is to identify the correct verb forms that indicate one action interrupted or occurred while another was ongoing.
D) went, was writing — This option correctly uses the simple past tense ("went") for the sudden action of the light going off and the past continuous tense ("was writing") for the ongoing action that was happening at that time. This combination accurately reflects the temporal relationship between the two events.
To identify the sentence with a gerund, we need to understand what a gerund is. A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun. We will examine each option to see if it contains such a word.
Correct Option: C) Writing is always better than to read
In this sentence, "Writing" is a gerund because it is a verb ending in "-ing" that functions as the subject of the sentence, which is a noun's role.
To identify the gerund form, we need to understand what a gerund is. A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can act as a subject, object, or complement.
Based on this analysis, only option A contains a gerund.
Correct Option: A) Keeping left is always safe
This question tests the understanding of gerunds and their correct usage in English sentences, particularly after prepositions. A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun.
Correct Option: A) I am tired of waiting
In this sentence, "waiting" is the gerund form of the verb "wait." It functions as the object of the preposition "of." This construction is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the speaker is weary due to the act of waiting.
This question tests the correct usage of infinitives, particularly after verbs like "mean". The verb "mean" when followed by an infinitive (to + base verb) usually expresses intention or purpose. We need to identify the option that uses the infinitive form correctly to convey this meaning.
Correct Option: A) I think Nina meant to break the crystal vase.
This option uses the simple infinitive "to break," which correctly conveys Nina's intention to perform the action. It is the most direct and grammatically appropriate way to express intention after the verb "mean."