EXPLANATION
E7. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
"His new novel received _______ reviews from critics."
a) rave
b) raving
c) raved
d) raves
ANSWER: a) rave
EXPLANATION:
The correct sentence would be: "His new novel received rave reviews from critics."
The word "rave" in this context means extremely positive or enthusiastic. It accurately describes the nature of the reviews the novel received. Option b, "raving," is the present participle form of the verb "rave" and does not fit grammatically in this sentence. Option c, "raved," is the past tense of the verb "rave" and is not the appropriate form for describing the reviews in this context. Option d, "raves," is the present tense of the verb "rave" and is also not the correct form for completing the sentence.
