English Grammar - Read Mode
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The phrase 'One of the' is followed by a plural noun ('problems') but takes a singular verb ('is') because the subject is 'One'. Thus, 'problems is' is the correct grammatical structure.
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In formal grammar, 'than' functions as a conjunction here, introducing the elliptical clause 'than I (am)'. If it were a preposition, it would be 'than me', but 'than I' confirms its role as a conjunction.
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When comparing attributes of two different things, one must compare 'like with like'. 'Those of Rajbari' refers back to 'the roads', making the comparison logical (roads vs. roads).
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When comparing exactly two subjects, the comparative degree ('more') is used. The superlative ('most') is reserved for comparing three or more subjects.
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'Copying' acts as the subject of the sentence and is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. This classifies it as a gerund.
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The idiom 'cannot help + -ing' (or 'could not help') means one cannot prevent oneself from doing something. Therefore, 'help' is the correct word to complete the phrase.
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The subject 'Alam' is third-person singular, and the sentence indicates a habitual action ('always'). Therefore, the verb must be in the present simple tense ending in 's', which is 'speaks'.
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The phrase 'look forward to' ends in a preposition ('to'), which must be followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Thus, 'receiving' is the correct form, not the base verb 'receive'.
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'Interest' in this context is an uncountable noun. Therefore, it is modified by 'much' rather than 'many'. 'Much interest' indicates a significant amount of interest.
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The 'too... to' structure indicates that something is excessive to the point of preventing a result. 'Life is too short to worry' means life is so short that one should not waste it worrying.