Questions 251–275 of 3,510 English MCQs — start at page 1 for an overview.
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He died from cancer.
Correct answer: C
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One should keep his promise.
Correct answer: A
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If I am you, I will never invite her again.
Correct answer: B
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She prefers tea than coffee.
Correct answer: C
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According to me, she is sick.
Correct answer: A
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It's ages since he has arrived.
Correct answer: C
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Gosh! We have done a mistake.
Correct answer: B
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She prevented me to go there.
Correct answer: B
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I have been working here since three years.
Correct answer: D
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Although he is poor, but he is honest.
Correct answer: C
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He is sitting in the shade of a tree.
Correct answer: B
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He is senior than me.
Correct answer: C
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This option is superior than that.
Correct answer: A
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He congratulated me for my success.
Correct answer: B
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Fearing that the fragile ancient manuscript might be damaged by the humid air, the archivist ordered it to be placed in a ________ container immediately.
Correct answer: A
"Hermetic" and "sealed" both mean completely airtight and isolated from external environmental influences, which is exactly what is needed to protect a manuscript from humidity.
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The historian criticized the documentary for its ________ approach to the complex war, arguing that it glossed over critical nuances in favor of a simple good-versus-evil narrative.
Correct answer: C
"Reductive" and "simplistic" describe presenting a subject or problem in a simplified form that ignores crucial complexities, matching the documentary's "good-versus-evil" narrative.
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The startup's new marketing strategy proved to be highly ________, doubling their customer acquisition rate within the first quarter and significantly boosting overall revenue.
Correct answer: B
"Efficacious" and "effective" both mean successful in producing an intended result, which perfectly aligns with a strategy that doubled customer acquisition and boosted revenue.
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Despite the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, the defense attorney remained ________, fiercely arguing her client's innocence until the very end.
Correct answer: A
"Resolute" and "unyielding" both describe someone who is firmly determined and unwavering, matching the lawyer's fierce and continuous arguments despite the odds.
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The manager's sudden outburst during the meeting was entirely ________, leaving the team confused as there had been no prior signs of frustration.
Correct answer: C
"Spontaneous" and "unexpected" both describe something occurring without prior planning or warning, which perfectly fits an outburst that happened with "no prior signs."
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The mountain climber felt a profound sense of ________ when he finally reached the summit after three exhausting days of battling blizzards and steep inclines.
Correct answer: C
"Elation" is a feeling of great joy or pride, which is the most logical and expected emotion to experience after achieving a highly difficult and exhausting goal.
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Realizing that the company's expenses were vastly outpacing its revenue, the CEO implemented a series of ________ measures, including a complete hiring freeze and severe budget cuts across all departments.
Correct answer: A
"Draconian" refers to exceptionally harsh or severe measures. A complete hiring freeze and severe budget cuts fit this description perfectly.
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The diplomat's response to the sensitive inquiry was masterfully ________; she managed to speak for ten minutes without revealing any actual details about the government's strategy.
Correct answer: C
"Evasive" means tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation. Speaking for an extended period without revealing concrete details perfectly matches this definition.
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Despite his reputation as a ________ speaker, his lecture on thermodynamics was surprisingly engaging and accessible to the amateur audience.
Correct answer: B
The word "Despite" indicates a contrast. If the lecture was engaging, his usual reputation must be the opposite. "Soporific" means tending to induce drowsiness or sleep, making it the perfect fit.
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The young child was so ________ that she believed everything her older brother told her, including the story about the moon being made of green cheese.
Correct answer: B
"Gullible" means easily persuaded to believe something, which perfectly describes a child who believes a ridiculous and obviously false story.
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The sudden financial collapse of the institution was severely exacerbated by the ________ behavior of its executives, who recklessly squandered the company's capital on highly speculative ventures.
Correct answer: B
The context clue "recklessly squandered the company's capital" indicates extremely wasteful spending. "Profligate" and "spendthrift" both describe someone who is recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
