Q. Identify the error: 'The committee are meeting today to discuss the new policy.'
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A.
The committee
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B.
are meeting
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C.
today to discuss
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D.
the new policy.
Solution
The correct verb should be 'is' instead of 'are' because 'committee' is a collective noun treated as singular.
Correct Answer:
B
— are meeting
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Q. Identify the idiom that best fits the sentence: 'After the argument, he decided to ______ and make peace.'
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A.
A. bury the hatchet
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B.
B. throw in the towel
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C.
C. hit the nail on the head
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D.
D. break the ice
Solution
'Bury the hatchet' means to make peace after a conflict, which fits the context of the sentence.
Correct Answer:
A
— A. bury the hatchet
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Q. Identify the idiom that best fits the sentence: 'After the long meeting, I was completely _____.'.
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A.
A. out of the woods
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B.
B. burned out
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C.
C. in hot water
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D.
D. on cloud nine
Solution
The idiom 'burned out' means to be exhausted, which fits the context.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. burned out
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Q. Identify the incorrect idiom: 'He kicked the bucket last week.'
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A.
A. He passed away
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B.
B. He started a new job
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C.
C. He kicked the bucket
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D.
D. He lost his temper
Solution
Option B is incorrect. 'Kicked the bucket' means to die, not to start a new job.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. He started a new job
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Q. Identify the incorrect word in the following sentence: 'She has a very unique perspective on the issue.'
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A.
A. very
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B.
B. unique
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C.
C. perspective
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D.
D. issue
Solution
The word 'unique' is absolute and should not be modified by 'very'.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. unique
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Q. Identify the sentence with a grammatical error: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was happy with the decision.'
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A.
A. Neither the manager
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B.
B. nor the employees
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C.
C. was happy
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D.
D. with the decision
Solution
The error is in option C. The correct verb should be 'were' because 'employees' is plural.
Correct Answer:
C
— C. was happy
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Q. Identify the synonym for 'benevolent':
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A.
A. Malevolent
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B.
B. Kind
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C.
C. Indifferent
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D.
D. Hostile
Solution
'Benevolent' means kind, making option B the correct synonym.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. Kind
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Q. Select the correct idiom to complete the sentence: 'He was in a difficult situation, but he managed to _____ and find a solution.'
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A.
keep his head above water
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B.
let the cat out of the bag
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C.
hit the nail on the head
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D.
bite the bullet
Solution
'Bite the bullet' means to face a difficult situation with courage.
Correct Answer:
D
— bite the bullet
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Q. Select the correct phrase to complete the sentence: 'She was so tired that she could hardly keep her _____ open.'
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A.
eyes
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B.
ear
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C.
mouth
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D.
hands
Solution
'Eyes' is the correct word to complete the idiomatic expression about being sleepy.
Correct Answer:
A
— eyes
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Q. Select the correct sentence: 'He is the best of the two candidates.'
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A.
He is the best of the two candidates.
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B.
He is better than the two candidates.
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C.
He is the better of the two candidates.
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D.
He is the best candidate.
Solution
'He is the better of the two candidates' is correct because 'best' is used for three or more.
Correct Answer:
C
— He is the better of the two candidates.
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Q. Select the sentence with the correct idiom usage: 'He spilled the beans about the surprise party.'
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A.
He spilled the beans.
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B.
He spilled the milk.
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C.
He spilled the tea.
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D.
He spilled the coffee.
Solution
'Spilled the beans' is the correct idiom meaning to reveal a secret.
Correct Answer:
A
— He spilled the beans.
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Q. Select the sentence with the correct idiom: 'He kicked the bucket last year.'
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A.
He kicked the bucket last year.
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B.
He kicked the can last year.
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C.
He kicked the ball last year.
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D.
He kicked the horse last year.
Solution
'Kicked the bucket' is the correct idiom meaning to die.
Correct Answer:
A
— He kicked the bucket last year.
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Q. Select the word that is the antonym of 'abundant':
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A.
A. plentiful
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B.
B. scarce
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C.
C. ample
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D.
D. copious
Solution
'Scarce' means limited in quantity, which is the opposite of 'abundant'.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. scarce
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Q. Select the word that is the synonym of 'benevolent':
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A.
A. malevolent
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B.
B. kind
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C.
C. selfish
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D.
D. indifferent
Solution
'Kind' is a synonym for 'benevolent', which means showing goodwill.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. kind
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Q. What is the correct form of the idiom: 'To bite the bullet' means to _____.
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A.
A. avoid a difficult situation
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B.
B. face a painful situation bravely
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C.
C. take a risk
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D.
D. make a hasty decision
Solution
'To bite the bullet' means to face a painful situation bravely.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. face a painful situation bravely
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Q. What is the correct idiom to complete the sentence: 'He was in a tough situation, but he managed to ______.'
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A.
A. turn the tables
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B.
B. keep his head above water
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C.
C. bite the bullet
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D.
D. hit the ground running
Solution
'Keep his head above water' means to manage to survive in a difficult situation.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. keep his head above water
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Q. What is the correct idiom to express that someone is very angry? 'He was _____ when he found out the truth.'
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A.
over the moon
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B.
in hot water
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C.
seeing red
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D.
under the weather
Solution
'Seeing red' means to be very angry.
Correct Answer:
C
— seeing red
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Q. What is the error in this sentence: 'The committee have made their decision.'
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A.
A. The committee
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B.
B. have
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C.
C. made
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D.
D. their decision
Solution
The error is in option B. 'Committee' is a collective noun and should take a singular verb: 'has'.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. have
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Q. What is the synonym of 'diligent'?
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A.
Lazy
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B.
Hardworking
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C.
Careless
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D.
Indifferent
Solution
'Hardworking' is a synonym for 'diligent', meaning showing care and effort in one's work.
Correct Answer:
B
— Hardworking
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?
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A.
Ad hominem
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B.
Syllogism
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C.
Induction
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D.
Deduction
Solution
'Ad hominem' is a logical fallacy that attacks the person instead of addressing the argument.
Correct Answer:
A
— Ad hominem
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Q. Which of the following is the synonym of 'abundant'?
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A.
A. scarce
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B.
B. plentiful
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C.
C. limited
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D.
D. insufficient
Solution
'Plentiful' is a synonym of 'abundant', meaning existing in large quantities.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. plentiful
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