Q. Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence: 'He was in a tight spot, but he managed to ____.'
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A.
turn the tables
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B.
bite the bullet
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C.
hit the nail on the head
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D.
break the ice
Solution
'Bite the bullet' means to face a difficult situation with courage, fitting the context.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Choose the correct sentence: 'Each of the players _____ ready for the match.'
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A.
are
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B.
is
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C.
were
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D.
be
Solution
'Each' is singular, so the correct verb is 'is'.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'He was so tired that he could barely ____ his eyes.'
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A.
keep
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B.
hold
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C.
catch
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D.
grab
Solution
'Keep' is the correct verb to use in this context, meaning to maintain open eyes.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'benevolent'.
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A.
Malicious
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B.
Kind
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C.
Indifferent
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D.
Selfish
Solution
'Benevolent' means kind and well-meaning, making 'kind' the correct synonym.
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. Identify the error in the sentence: 'Each of the players have their own locker.'
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A.
Each
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B.
of
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C.
have
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D.
own
Solution
'Have' should be 'has' because 'each' is singular.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Identify the error in the sentence: 'Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the exam.'
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A.
Neither
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B.
the
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C.
nor
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D.
was
Solution
'Was' should be 'were' because the subject 'students' is plural.
Correct Answer:
D
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Q. If 'X' is equal to 'Y' and 'Y' is greater than 'Z', which statement is true?
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A.
X is greater than Z
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B.
Z is greater than X
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C.
Y is less than Z
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D.
X is less than Y
Solution
Since 'X' equals 'Y' and 'Y' is greater than 'Z', it follows that 'X' is also greater than 'Z'.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. If 'X' is to 'Y' as 'A' is to which of the following?
Solution
The relationship is not defined, but if 'X' relates to 'Y' in a certain way, 'A' would relate to 'B' in the same way.
Correct Answer:
A
— B
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Q. What is the synonym of 'arduous'?
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A.
Easy
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B.
Difficult
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C.
Simple
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D.
Pleasant
Solution
'Arduous' means requiring a lot of effort, which is synonymous with 'Difficult'.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which idiom means to reveal a secret?
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A.
Let the cat out of the bag
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B.
Hit the nail on the head
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C.
Bite the bullet
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D.
Throw in the towel
Solution
'Let the cat out of the bag' means to accidentally reveal a secret.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Which of the following is an antonym of 'optimistic'?
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A.
Hopeful
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B.
Pessimistic
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C.
Positive
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D.
Encouraging
Solution
'Pessimistic' is the opposite of 'optimistic', which means having a hopeful outlook.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which of the following is an idiom that means to be very busy?
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A.
Under the weather
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B.
Burning the midnight oil
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C.
Barking up the wrong tree
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D.
Caught between a rock and a hard place
Solution
'Burning the midnight oil' means to work late into the night, indicating being very busy.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which of the following is the closest synonym to 'benevolent'?
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A.
Malicious
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B.
Kind
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C.
Indifferent
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D.
Apathetic
Solution
'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly, which is closest to 'Kind'.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which word is a synonym for 'arduous'?
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A.
Easy
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B.
Difficult
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C.
Simple
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D.
Pleasant
Solution
'Arduous' means difficult and requires a lot of effort, making 'difficult' the correct synonym.
Correct Answer:
B
— Difficult
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Q. Which word is an antonym of 'diligent'?
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A.
Industrious
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B.
Lazy
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C.
Hardworking
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D.
Persistent
Solution
'Lazy' is the opposite of 'diligent', which means showing care in one's work.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which word is the antonym of 'artificial'?
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A.
Natural
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B.
Fake
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C.
Synthetic
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D.
Imitation
Solution
'Artificial' means not natural, so the antonym is 'Natural'.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Which word is the synonym of 'benevolent'?
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A.
Malicious
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B.
Kind
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C.
Indifferent
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D.
Apathetic
Solution
'Benevolent' means kind and well-meaning, so the correct synonym is 'Kind'.
Correct Answer:
B
— Kind
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