IELTS Practice (Grammar & Vocabulary) — All Questions

The number of students in the class ___ increasing every year. Which choice is correct?

• a.have
• b.is✓
• c.are
• d.were

The subject 'the number of students' is singular (it is 'the number' that is increasing), so it takes the singular verb 'is'.

I have been living in this city ___ five years. Which choice is correct?

• a.since
• b.from
• c.for✓
• d.during

Use 'for' with a length of time ('five years'). 'Since' would be used with a starting point, such as 'since 2019'.

Each of the students ___ a laptop for the course. Which choice is correct?

• a.have
• b.are
• c.has✓
• d.having

'Each' is singular and controls the verb, even when followed by 'of the students'. The singular verb 'has' is therefore correct.

She suggested ___ a short break before continuing. Which choice is correct?

• a.take
• b.took
• c.taking✓
• d.to take

The verb 'suggest' is followed by a gerund ('taking'), not an infinitive. 'Suggested to take' is a common error.