Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: All renew licences
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:This question imitates a notice-board instruction. It examines correct word formation and noun modification in official English (“renewed licences” vs. “renew licences”).
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:We need the correct adjective/participle to modify “licences.” The base verb “renew” cannot directly modify a noun in this way. The appropriate forms are “renewed licences” (participle) or “renewal licences”/“licence renewals” depending on meaning. In notices, “All renewed licences …” is standard.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify modifier: “renew” (bare verb) is wrong as a pre-nominal modifier.Replace with participle: “renewed licences”.Check the rest: “may be collected from the cashier’s counter after paying the fees” is structurally sound.Verification / Alternative check:
Corrected notice: “All renewed licences may be collected from the cashier’s counter after paying the fees.”Why Other Options Are Wrong:
B: Passive permission with “may be collected” is fine.C: Possessive “cashier’s counter” is idiomatic.D: Gerund phrase “after paying the fees” is acceptable in official style.Common Pitfalls:
Using bare verbs as attributive adjectives; confusing “renewal” (noun) with “renewed” (participle) in notice wording.Final Answer:All renew licences
Discussion & Comments