Q. Choose the word that is spelled incorrectly.
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A.
Necessary
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B.
Occasion
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C.
Definately
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D.
Embarrass
Solution
'Definately' is spelled incorrectly; the correct spelling is 'Definitely'.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Choose the word that is the opposite of 'Abundant':
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A.
Scarce
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B.
Plentiful
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C.
Ample
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D.
Rich
Solution
'Scarce' is the antonym of 'Abundant', meaning in short supply.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Choose the word that is the opposite of 'diligent'.
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A.
lazy
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B.
hardworking
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C.
industrious
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D.
persistent
Solution
'Diligent' refers to someone who is hardworking and careful, while 'lazy' describes someone who is unwilling to work or put in effort.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Choose the word that is the opposite of 'expand'.
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A.
contract
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B.
grow
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C.
increase
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D.
enlarge
Solution
'Expand' means to increase in size or volume, while 'contract' means to decrease in size or volume.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Choose the word that is the opposite of 'frequent'.
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A.
rare
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B.
common
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C.
usual
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D.
regular
Solution
'Frequent' means occurring often, while 'rare' means occurring infrequently.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Choose the word that is the opposite of 'generous'.
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A.
Selfish
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B.
Kind
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C.
Giving
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D.
Charitable
Solution
'Selfish' is the opposite of 'generous', meaning lacking consideration for others.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Choose the word that is the opposite of 'Optimistic':
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A.
Pessimistic
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B.
Hopeful
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C.
Positive
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D.
Cheerful
Solution
'Pessimistic' is the antonym of 'Optimistic', meaning having a negative outlook.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Choose the word that is the opposite of 'sincere'.
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A.
genuine
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B.
honest
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C.
insincere
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D.
truthful
Solution
'Sincere' means free from pretense or deceit, while 'insincere' means not expressing genuine feelings.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Choose the word that is the opposite of 'transparent'.
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A.
clear
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B.
opaque
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C.
visible
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D.
see-through
Solution
'Transparent' means allowing light to pass through, while 'opaque' means not able to be seen through.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Choose the word that logically completes the sequence: 'Fire, Water, ___'?
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A.
Earth
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B.
Air
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C.
Smoke
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D.
Steam
Solution
In classical elements, 'Fire, Water, Air' is a common sequence.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Clock is to Time as Thermometer is to ?
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A.
Temperature
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B.
Weather
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C.
Pressure
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D.
Humidity
Solution
A clock measures time, while a thermometer measures temperature.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Cold is to Ice as Hot is to ___
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A.
Fire
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B.
Steam
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C.
Heat
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D.
Sun
Solution
Cold is associated with ice, while hot is associated with steam.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Complete the analogy: 'Hot is to cold as fast is to ____.'
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A.
slow
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B.
quick
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C.
rapid
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D.
speedy
Solution
'Slow' is the opposite of 'fast', just as 'cold' is the opposite of 'hot'.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Complete the analogy: 'Hot is to cold as _____ is to happy.'
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A.
sad
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B.
joyful
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C.
excited
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D.
content
Solution
The opposite of 'happy' is 'sad'.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Complete the idiom: 'Bite the bullet' means to _____
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A.
avoid a difficult situation
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B.
face a painful situation bravely
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C.
give up easily
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D.
make a hasty decision
Solution
The idiom 'bite the bullet' means to face a painful or unpleasant situation bravely.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Complete the idiom: 'Bite the hand that ...'
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A.
Feeds you
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B.
Helps you
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C.
Supports you
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D.
Cares for you
Solution
The complete idiom is 'Bite the hand that feeds you'.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Complete the idiom: 'Bite the _____':
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A.
bullet
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B.
dust
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C.
cake
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D.
sand
Solution
The correct idiom is 'Bite the bullet', which means to face a difficult situation with courage.
Correct Answer:
A
— bullet
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Q. Complete the idiom: 'Kick the bucket' means to _____
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A.
start a new project
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B.
die
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C.
become successful
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D.
travel abroad
Solution
'Kick the bucket' is an idiom that means to die.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Complete the idiom: 'The die is cast' means...
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A.
A decision has been made
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B.
To take a risk
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C.
To play a game
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D.
To roll the dice
Solution
The idiom 'the die is cast' means that a decision has been made and cannot be changed.
Correct Answer:
A
— A decision has been made
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Q. Complete the idiom: To spill the _____ means to reveal a secret.
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A.
beans
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B.
water
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C.
tea
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D.
milk
Solution
'To spill the beans' is an idiom meaning to disclose confidential information.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Complete the sentence logically: 'If you want to succeed, you must be willing to ______.'
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A.
take risks
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B.
play it safe
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C.
avoid challenges
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D.
stay in your comfort zone
Solution
The phrase 'take risks' logically follows as a requirement for success.
Correct Answer:
A
— take risks
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Q. Complete the sentence logically: 'The committee was divided on the issue, and as a result, they decided to __________.'
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A.
take a vote
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B.
ignore the problem
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C.
disband immediately
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D.
postpone the decision
Solution
Postponing the decision is a logical outcome when a committee is divided.
Correct Answer:
D
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Q. Complete the sentence with the correct phrase: 'He was caught between a rock and a _____.'
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A.
hard place
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B.
soft spot
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C.
tough decision
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D.
difficult choice
Solution
The correct phrase is 'hard place', completing the idiom.
Correct Answer:
A
— hard place
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Q. Complete the sentence: 'He was caught between a rock and a _____.'
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A.
hard place
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B.
soft spot
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C.
difficult decision
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D.
easy choice
Solution
The idiom is 'caught between a rock and a hard place.'
Correct Answer:
A
— hard place
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Q. Complete the sentence: 'She was known for her _____ remarks that often left people speechless.'
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A.
tactful
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B.
insipid
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C.
acerbic
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D.
mundane
Solution
'Acerbic' means sharp or forthright, which fits the context of leaving people speechless.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Complete the sentence: 'She was so tired that she decided to ____ for the day.'
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A.
call it a night
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B.
hit the books
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C.
break the bank
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D.
take the plunge
Solution
'Call it a night' is an idiom meaning to stop working for the day.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Complete the sentence: 'The project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, but we managed to ____ the deadline.'
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A.
meet
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B.
miss
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C.
extend
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D.
ignore
Solution
'Meet' is the correct choice as it indicates successfully completing the deadline despite delays.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Complete the sentence: 'To throw in the towel means to _____.'
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A.
give up
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B.
try harder
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C.
succeed
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D.
compete
Solution
'To throw in the towel' means to give up.
Correct Answer:
A
— give up
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Q. Complete the sequence: 'All that glitters is not...'
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A.
gold.
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B.
silver.
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C.
bright.
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D.
shiny.
Solution
The phrase 'All that glitters is not gold' is a well-known idiom.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Complete the sequence: 'Monday, Tuesday, ___'?
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A.
Wednesday
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B.
Friday
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C.
Sunday
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D.
Saturday
Solution
The logical sequence of days of the week is 'Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday'.
Correct Answer:
A
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