Q. Choose the correct antonym for the word 'abundant':
A.
scarce
B.
plentiful
C.
ample
D.
sufficient
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Solution
'Scarce' is the correct antonym for 'abundant', which means in short supply.
Correct Answer:
A
— scarce
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Q. Choose the correct form of the adjective: This is the ___ book I have ever read.
A.
most interesting
B.
more interesting
C.
interestinger
D.
interestingest
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The correct form is 'most interesting', as it is the superlative form of the adjective.
Correct Answer:
A
— most interesting
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Q. Choose the correct form of the verb: Neither the manager nor the employees ___ aware of the changes.
A.
is
B.
are
C.
were
D.
be
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The correct answer is 'is' because when 'neither/nor' is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject, which is 'employees' (plural), but in this case, 'manager' is singular, so 'is' is correct.
Correct Answer:
A
— is
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Q. Choose the correct form: He runs more faster than anyone else.
A.
He runs faster than anyone else.
B.
He runs more fast than anyone else.
C.
He runs most fast than anyone else.
D.
He runs fast than anyone else.
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Solution
'Faster' is the correct comparative form of 'fast'.
Correct Answer:
A
— He runs faster than anyone else.
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Q. Choose the correct form: He suggested that she goes to the party.
A.
He suggested that she go to the party.
B.
He suggested that she going to the party.
C.
He suggested that she gone to the party.
D.
No error.
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Solution
The subjunctive mood requires 'go' instead of 'goes' after 'suggested that'.
Correct Answer:
A
— He suggested that she go to the party.
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Q. Choose the correct form: She is more smarter than her brother.
A.
She is smarter than her brother.
B.
She is more smart than her brother.
C.
She is most smart than her brother.
D.
She is smart than her brother.
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Solution
The correct form is 'smarter' as it is a comparative adjective.
Correct Answer:
A
— She is smarter than her brother.
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Q. Choose the correct idiom: He is the black sheep of the family.
A.
He is the odd one out in the family.
B.
He is the golden child of the family.
C.
He is the pride of the family.
D.
He is the favorite of the family.
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The idiom 'black sheep' refers to someone who is different or an outcast in a group.
Correct Answer:
A
— He is the odd one out in the family.
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Q. Choose the correct idiom: To let the cat out of the bag.
A.
To reveal a secret.
B.
To keep a secret.
C.
To be quiet.
D.
To make a mistake.
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Solution
The idiom means to accidentally reveal a secret.
Correct Answer:
A
— To reveal a secret.
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Q. Choose the correct sentence: Neither the manager nor the employees was present.
A.
Neither the manager nor the employees were present.
B.
Neither the manager nor the employees is present.
C.
Neither the manager nor the employees are present.
D.
No error.
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Solution
When 'neither/nor' is used, the verb should agree with the nearest subject, which is 'employees' (plural).
Correct Answer:
A
— Neither the manager nor the employees were present.
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Q. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: He is known for his ___ sense of humor.
A.
witty
B.
wit
C.
witticism
D.
wittily
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Solution
'Witty' is the correct adjective to describe someone with a clever sense of humor.
Correct Answer:
A
— witty
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Q. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The teacher was known for her ___ approach to education.
A.
innovative
B.
innovate
C.
innovation
D.
innovator
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Solution
The correct answer is 'innovative' as it is the adjective form that describes the teacher's approach.
Correct Answer:
A
— innovative
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Q. Choose the word that best replaces the underlined word: The teacher was very _benevolent_ towards her students.
A.
kind
B.
strict
C.
indifferent
D.
harsh
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Solution
'Benevolent' means kind and generous, so 'kind' is the best synonym.
Correct Answer:
A
— kind
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Q. Correct the sentence: The committee are making their decision tomorrow.
A.
The committee is making its decision tomorrow.
B.
The committee are making its decision tomorrow.
C.
The committee are making their decisions tomorrow.
D.
No error.
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Solution
The word 'committee' is a collective noun and takes a singular verb 'is'.
Correct Answer:
A
— The committee is making its decision tomorrow.
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Q. Correct the sentence: The team have won the championship.
A.
The team has won the championship.
B.
The team have win the championship.
C.
The teams have won the championship.
D.
No error.
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Solution
The word 'team' is a collective noun and takes a singular verb 'has'.
Correct Answer:
A
— The team has won the championship.
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Q. Identify the error in the following sentence: She is more smarter than her brother.
A.
more
B.
smarter
C.
than
D.
no error
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Solution
'More' is incorrect because 'smarter' already indicates a comparative form. The correct sentence should be 'She is smarter than her brother.'
Correct Answer:
A
— more
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Q. Identify the error in the following sentence: The committee have made their decision.
A.
The
B.
committee
C.
have
D.
decision
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Solution
'Have' is incorrect because 'committee' is a collective noun and should take a singular verb: 'The committee has made its decision.'
Correct Answer:
C
— have
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Q. Identify the error in the sentence: Each of the students have submitted their assignments.
A.
Each
B.
of
C.
have
D.
submitted
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Solution
The error is 'have'; it should be 'has' because 'each' is singular.
Correct Answer:
C
— have
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Q. Identify the error in the sentence: The team of researchers were awarded for their groundbreaking work.
A.
The
B.
of
C.
were
D.
awarded
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Solution
The error is 'were'; it should be 'was' because 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular.
Correct Answer:
C
— were
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Q. Identify the error: Each of the students have completed their assignments.
A.
Each of the students has completed their assignments.
B.
Each of the student have completed their assignments.
C.
Each of the students have completed his assignment.
D.
No error.
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Solution
The subject 'Each' is singular, so it should be 'has' instead of 'have'.
Correct Answer:
A
— Each of the students has completed their assignments.
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Q. Identify the error: Neither the manager nor the employees was happy with the decision.
A.
Neither the manager nor the employees were happy with the decision.
B.
Neither the manager nor the employee was happy with the decision.
C.
Neither the managers nor the employees was happy with the decision.
D.
No error.
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Solution
When using 'neither/nor', the verb should agree with the nearest subject, which is 'employees' (plural).
Correct Answer:
A
— Neither the manager nor the employees were happy with the decision.
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Q. Identify the error: She sings more better than her sister.
A.
She sings better than her sister.
B.
She sings more good than her sister.
C.
She sings best than her sister.
D.
No error.
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Solution
'Better' is the correct comparative form, not 'more better'.
Correct Answer:
A
— She sings better than her sister.
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Q. Select the correct idiom to complete the sentence: After months of hard work, she finally got the ___ she deserved.
A.
short end of the stick
B.
long end of the stick
C.
fruit of her labor
D.
bitter end
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Solution
The correct idiom is 'fruit of her labor', which means the results of her hard work.
Correct Answer:
C
— fruit of her labor
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Q. Select the correct idiom to complete the sentence: After the long meeting, I was completely ___.
A.
burnt out
B.
burnt up
C.
burnt down
D.
burnt in
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Solution
'Burnt out' is the correct idiom meaning exhausted or depleted of energy.
Correct Answer:
A
— burnt out
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Q. Select the correct idiom to complete the sentence: He decided to ___ the bullet and tell her the truth.
A.
bite
B.
chew
C.
swallow
D.
cut
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Solution
'Bite the bullet' is the correct idiom meaning to face a difficult situation with courage.
Correct Answer:
A
— bite
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Q. Select the correct idiom to complete the sentence: He was in hot water after missing the deadline.
A.
in hot water
B.
under the weather
C.
on cloud nine
D.
in the same boat
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Solution
The correct idiom is 'in hot water', which means to be in trouble.
Correct Answer:
A
— in hot water
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Q. Select the correct idiom: He is in the doghouse for forgetting her birthday.
A.
He is in the doghouse.
B.
He is in the cat's pajamas.
C.
He is in hot water.
D.
He is in the lion's den.
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Solution
The idiom 'in the doghouse' means being in trouble or out of favor.
Correct Answer:
A
— He is in the doghouse.
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Q. Select the correct idiom: She spilled the beans about the surprise party.
A.
She spilled the beans.
B.
She kept the lid on.
C.
She let the cat out of the bag.
D.
She played her cards right.
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Solution
'Let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret, similar to 'spilled the beans'.
Correct Answer:
C
— She let the cat out of the bag.
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Q. Select the correct sentence: The team have won the championship.
A.
The team has won the championship.
B.
The team have win the championship.
C.
The team has win the championship.
D.
No error.
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Solution
The word 'team' is a collective noun and takes a singular verb 'has'.
Correct Answer:
A
— The team has won the championship.
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Q. Select the synonym for 'happy':
A.
Sad
B.
Joyful
C.
Angry
D.
Bored
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Solution
'Joyful' is a synonym for 'happy'.
Correct Answer:
B
— Joyful
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Q. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
A.
She runs faster than anyone in her class.
B.
He is the best player than I have ever seen.
C.
This is the most interesting book I have read.
D.
They are more talented than their peers.
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Solution
The incorrect sentence is 'He is the best player than I have ever seen.' It should be 'He is the best player that I have ever seen.'
Correct Answer:
B
— He is the best player than I have ever seen.
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