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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'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 doctor.
A.
He suggested that she go to the doctor.
B.
He suggested that she going to the doctor.
C.
He suggested that she gone to the doctor.
D.
He suggested that she will go to the doctor.
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Solution
The subjunctive mood requires 'go' after 'suggested'.
Correct Answer:
A
— He suggested that she go to the doctor.
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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: If I ___ you, I would take the job.
A.
was
B.
were
C.
am
D.
be
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'Were' is correct in this subjunctive mood construction.
Correct Answer:
B
— were
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Q. Choose the correct form: Neither the manager nor the employees was aware of the changes.
A.
Neither the manager nor the employees were aware of the changes.
B.
Neither the manager nor the employees is aware of the changes.
C.
Neither the manager nor the employee was aware of the changes.
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 aware of the changes.
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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 form: The committee have made their decision.
A.
The committee has made its decision.
B.
The committee have made its decision.
C.
The committee has made their decision.
D.
The committee have made their decisions.
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The word 'committee' is a collective noun and takes a singular verb.
Correct Answer:
A
— The committee has made its decision.
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Q. Choose the correct form: The team of players are winning the match.
A.
The team of players is winning the match.
B.
The team of players are winning the matches.
C.
The teams of players is winning the match.
D.
No error.
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Solution
The subject 'team' is singular, so it should be 'is' instead of 'are'.
Correct Answer:
A
— The team of players is winning the match.
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Q. Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence: After the long meeting, I was completely ___.
A.
out of the blue
B.
burned out
C.
in hot water
D.
under the weather
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Solution
'Burned out' is the correct idiom indicating exhaustion.
Correct Answer:
B
— burned out
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Q. Choose 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 house.
C.
He is in the dog park.
D.
He is in the dog bed.
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The idiom 'in the doghouse' means being in trouble or disfavor.
Correct Answer:
A
— He is in the doghouse.
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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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Solution
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: She spilled the beans about the surprise party.
A.
She spilled the beans.
B.
She spilled the milk.
C.
She spilled the tea.
D.
She spilled the secrets.
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Solution
The idiom 'spilled the beans' means to reveal a secret.
Correct Answer:
A
— She spilled the beans.
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Q. Choose the correct idiom: To bite the bullet means to _____.
A.
Avoid a problem
B.
Face a difficult situation
C.
Run away from danger
D.
Ignore the issue
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Solution
To 'bite the bullet' means to face a difficult situation bravely.
Correct Answer:
B
— Face a difficult situation
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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 correct word to fill in the blank: The teacher asked the students to be ___ in their responses.
A.
specific
B.
specifically
C.
specificity
D.
specification
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Solution
'Specific' is the correct adjective to describe the type of responses expected.
Correct Answer:
A
— specific
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Q. Choose 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. 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 correct sentence: The committee have made their decision.
A.
The committee has made their decision.
B.
The committee have made its decision.
C.
The committee makes their decision.
D.
The committee made their decisions.
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Solution
'Has' is correct because 'committee' is a collective noun treated as singular.
Correct Answer:
A
— The committee has made their decision.
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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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