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Prepositions

easy
English

The jasmine gives _____ its fragrance at night.

Correct answer: C

A
Up
B
At
C
Off
Correct
D
In
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrasal verb is 'gives off,' which means to emit or release, especially a smell or fragrance. Therefore, 'The jasmine gives off its fragrance at night' is correct.

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One Word Substitution

easy
English

Who is the one who lives on others?

Correct answer: C

A
Epicure
B
Polyglot
C
Parasite
Correct
D
Drover
Explanation and memory cue

A 'Parasite' is someone who lives on others, typically by taking advantage of their hospitality or resources without giving anything in return. The other options do not fit this meaning.

3128

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Prepositions

easy
English

Fahad resigned from the job _____ January?

Correct answer: A

A
in
Correct
B
on
C
at
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with months is 'in'. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Fahad resigned from the job in January?'.

3129

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One Word Substitution

easy
English

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Correct answer: A

A
Conundrum
Correct
B
Memories
C
Prodigy
D
Pandemonium
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Conundrum' means a confusing and difficult problem or question, which directly matches the question prompt. The other options do not fit this definition.

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One Word Substitution

easy
English

A person who chatters meaninglessly is __________?

Correct answer: D

A
Talkative
B
Loquacious
C
Voluble
D
Garrulous
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'garrulous' specifically means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters, which aligns with 'chatters meaninglessly.' While 'talkative,' 'loquacious,' and 'voluble' also mean talkative, 'garrulous' best captures the sense of meaningless or trivial chatter.

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Antonyms

easy
English

What is the antonym of "RAUCOUS"?

Correct answer: B

A
Hoarse
B
Subdued
Correct
C
Strident
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'raucous' means loud and harsh-sounding. Its antonym is 'subdued,' which means quiet and restrained, making option B the correct choice.

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Spelling Test

easy
English

Select the word which is spelled correctly.

Correct answer: A

A
Happened
Correct
B
Hapened
C
Happend
D
Hapend
Explanation and memory cue

The word "Happened" is the correct spelling of the past tense of "happen." The other options contain incorrect spellings with missing or incorrect letters.

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Prepositions

easy
English

She has been exempted _____ night duty.

Correct answer: C

A
with
B
for
C
from
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'exempted' in this context is 'from', as it indicates that she is excused or freed from the obligation of night duty.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

What does the phrase "Yeoman's Services" mean?

Correct answer: B

A
Free services
B
Help in need
Correct
C
Government services
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "Yeoman's Services" refers to loyal, reliable, and valuable help or assistance, especially in times of need. Therefore, option B, "Help in need," correctly captures the meaning.

3135

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Prepositions

easy
English

Anam is the smartest _____ girls.

Correct answer: C

A
among others
B
of all others
C
of all
Correct
D
of
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrase is 'Anam is the smartest of all girls,' which correctly uses 'of all' to indicate she is the smartest among the entire group. The other options are either ungrammatical or less appropriate in this context.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

What does the phrase 'beat around the bush' mean?

Correct answer: C

A
Try to hide in the bush
B
Making excuses
C
To avoid talking about what is important.
Correct
D
To talk rubbish
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom 'beat around the bush' means to avoid talking about what is important or to avoid getting to the point directly. Option C correctly captures this meaning.

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Spelling Test

easy
English

Identify the correct spelling:

Correct answer: A

A
Metropolitan
Correct
B
Metropoleton
C
Metropulitan
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Option A, "Metropolitan," is the correct spelling of the word referring to a large city or its surrounding area. Options B and C are misspelled versions, and D is incorrect because option A is correct.

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Grammar

medium
English

_____ dangerously a person lives, _____ chances of his death at a young age.

Correct answer: A

A
the more/the more
Correct
B
the most/the more
C
the most/the most
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct comparative correlative structure is 'the more... the more...' which expresses that as one thing increases, so does another. Thus, 'The more dangerously a person lives, the more chances of his death in young age' is grammatically correct.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Bilal is getting ________ the car.

Correct answer: A

A
Out of
Correct
B
Out
C
Out from
D
Out has
Explanation and memory cue

The correct prepositional phrase to indicate leaving a car is 'out of the car.' 'Out of' correctly shows movement from inside to outside. The other options are either incomplete or grammatically incorrect.

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Fill In The Blanks

easy
English

Today, banking in a seamless world _____ a distinct reality.

Correct answer: D

A
Are
B
was
C
Have
D
Is
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence requires a singular verb to agree with the singular subject 'banking.' 'Is' is the correct present tense singular verb that fits the sentence context.

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Spelling Test

easy
English

Which spelling is correct?

Correct answer: C

A
Knowladge
B
Knowlidge
C
Knowledge
Correct
D
Knwoledge
Explanation and memory cue

The correct spelling of the word is 'Knowledge'. The other options contain common misspellings or letter transpositions.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Haven’t you heated _____ your father?

Correct answer: B

A
Down
B
About
Correct
C
On
D
From
Explanation and memory cue

The adjective 'heated' is commonly followed by the prepositions 'about' or 'over' when referring to a dispute or topic, as in 'heated argument about your father' or 'heated debate over the policy.' The preposition 'about' is idiomatic and correct in this context. Other options like 'down,' 'on,' or 'from' are not used with 'heated' in this sense. Therefore, 'heated about your father' is the correct phrase.

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Spelling Test

easy
English

Choose the word that is spelled correctly.

Correct answer: A

A
Pronunciation
Correct
B
Pronounciation
C
Pronnounciation
D
Pronunnciation
Explanation and memory cue

The word "Pronunciation" is the correct spelling. The other options contain common misspellings with extra or misplaced letters.

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Prepositions

easy
English

The whole nation was _____ the President.

Correct answer: D

A
after
B
for
C
farther
D
behind
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'The whole nation was behind the President' correctly uses the preposition 'behind' to indicate support. The other options do not fit the context appropriately.

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Fill In The Blanks

easy
English

There were many students _____ all the answers.

Correct answer: D

A
those knew
B
that knows
C
who knowing
D
who knew
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Option D, 'who knew,' correctly uses the relative pronoun 'who' to refer to 'students' and the past tense verb 'knew' to match the past context. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the sentence structure.

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Spelling Test

easy
English

Choose the word that is spelled correctly.

Correct answer: A

A
Parliamentarian
Correct
B
Parlementarian
C
Parlementerian
D
Parliamenterian
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Parliamentarian' is the correct spelling. The other options contain incorrect letter arrangements that do not conform to standard English spelling.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

Sara, you should not "call it a day." What does the phrase "call it a day" mean?

Correct answer: A

A
Stop working on something
Correct
B
To begin working
C
To delay working
D
To refuse working
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "call it a day" means to stop working on something, usually because enough work has been done or it is time to rest. Therefore, option A correctly defines the phrase.

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One Word Substitution

easy
English

What is the one-word substitute for a child with unusual or remarkable talent?

Correct answer: C

A
shrew
B
Bossy
C
Prodigy
Correct
D
linguistic
Explanation and memory cue

A 'prodigy' is a child with unusual or remarkable talent, especially in a particular field. The other options do not fit this definition.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

What does the phrase 'to run across' mean?

Correct answer: B

A
To look around
B
To meet casually
Correct
C
To go from one side to another
D
To ignore
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'to run across' means 'to meet casually' or 'to come upon someone or something unexpectedly.' This matches option B exactly.

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Antonyms

easy
English

Antonym of WITHDRAW is __________?

Correct answer: C

A
reduce
B
need
C
advance
Correct
D
want
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'withdraw' means to take back or remove. Its antonym is 'advance,' which means to move forward or proceed, making option C the correct choice.