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Prepositions

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English

The train went ________ the tunnel.

A
from
B
under
C
through
D
to
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to describe movement passing inside a tunnel is 'through'. 'From' indicates origin, 'under' suggests beneath, and 'to' indicates direction toward a place, none of which fit the context as well as 'through'.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "The birds and the bees":

A
Depression and low spirits
B
Remain undecided & incomplete
C
Do favors for getting favors
D
Basic information about sexual behaviour in humans
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "The birds and the bees" refers to the basic explanation of human sexual reproduction and behavior, often used when talking to children about sex. Therefore, option D is the correct meaning.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of "DOWNTURN" is _________?

A
Spurt
B
Plunge
C
Upsurge
D
Repulsion
Explanation and memory cue

The word "downturn" means a decline or decrease, especially in economic terms. "Plunge" means to fall or drop suddenly, which is a suitable synonym. The other options either mean an increase or are unrelated.

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One Word Substitutes

easy
English

Parts of a country behind the coast or a river’s banks:

A
Swamps
B
Hinterland
C
Isthmuses
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'hinterland' refers to the land lying inland from a coast or riverbank, typically the area behind the coast or river. Therefore, option B is correct.

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Phrasal Verbs

easy
English

Many species of insects were wiped _________ when the jungle was cleared.

A
away
B
out
C
of
D
off
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrasal verb to express complete destruction or elimination of species is 'wiped out.' The other options do not fit the context correctly.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Choose the nearest meaning of the word "Lax".

A
Anger
B
Negligent
C
Deny
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Lax' means negligent or not sufficiently strict, which matches option B. The other options do not convey the meaning of 'Lax'.

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Synonyms

easy
English

The synonym of FOSTERING is _________?

A
Safeguarding
B
Neglecting
C
Ignoring
D
Nurturing
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'fostering' means encouraging or promoting the development of something, which aligns closely with 'nurturing'. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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Prepositions

easy
English

This present is _____ my grandmother.

A
by
B
from
C
on
D
at
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to indicate the origin of the present is 'from'. 'This present is from my grandmother' means the grandmother gave the present. Other options do not correctly express this relationship.

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Synonyms

easy
English

The synonyms of "resuscitate" are _________?

A
Rejuvenate
B
Demolish
C
Revitalize
D
A and C
Explanation and memory cue

Both "Rejuvenate" and "Revitalize" are synonyms of "resuscitate" as they all relate to restoring life, energy, or vitality. "Demolish" is an antonym and thus incorrect.

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Synonyms

easy
English

What is a synonym of "PREVALENCE"?

A
Currency
B
Magnitude
C
Impediment
D
Bounds
Explanation and memory cue

The word "prevalence" refers to the commonness or widespread occurrence of something. "Currency" can mean widespread acceptance or common use, making it the closest synonym among the options. The other options do not relate to the meaning of prevalence.