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2021

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Synonyms

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Synonym of “mores” is __________?

A
morals
B
customs
C
taxes
D
fiscal year
Explanation and memory cue

The word "mores" refers to the customs, norms, and behaviors that are accepted by a particular group or society. Therefore, "customs" is the most accurate synonym among the options provided.

2022

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easy
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Synonym of “sumptuous” is __________?

A
swampy
B
irritable
C
meagre
D
fancy
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'sumptuous' means splendid and expensive-looking, which aligns closely with the synonym 'fancy'. The other options do not match the meaning of 'sumptuous'.

2023

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Subject-Verb Agreement

easy
English

Either Sana or her friends were present there.

A
was
B
were
C
is
D
none
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'Either Sana or her friends' is a compound subject joined by 'or'. When subjects are joined by 'or', the verb agrees with the subject closer to the verb. Here, 'friends' is plural, so the plural verb 'were' is correct.

2024

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of "patent" is __________?

A
insincere
B
fatherly
C
morbid
D
obvious
Explanation and memory cue

The word "patent" can mean "obvious" or "clear," which makes option D the correct synonym. The other options do not match the meaning of "patent."

2025

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easy
English

What is a synonym of "erudite"?

A
rough
B
unpolished
C
scholarly
D
magnificent
Explanation and memory cue

The word "erudite" means having or showing great knowledge or learning, so the synonym "scholarly" correctly matches this meaning. The other options do not relate to knowledge or learning.

2026

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Prepositions

easy
English

Do you mean to say you exchanged that lovely car _____ this?

A
with
B
on
C
by
D
for
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use when indicating an exchange of one thing for another is 'for'. Hence, 'exchanged that lovely car for this' is correct.

2027

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of “tortuous” is __________?

A
winding
B
sadistic
C
cruel
D
like a turtle
Explanation and memory cue

The word "tortuous" means full of twists and turns, so its synonym is "winding." The other options do not relate to this meaning.

2028

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Synonyms

easy
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Synonym of "harass" is __________?

A
annoy
B
harness
C
involve
D
injure
Explanation and memory cue

The word "harass" means to annoy or bother someone repeatedly. Among the options, "annoy" is the closest synonym, while the others have different meanings.

2029

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Tense/Questions

easy
English

_____ you call your friend yesterday?

A
Have
B
Had
C
Will
D
Did
Explanation and memory cue

The question is in the past tense, so the correct auxiliary verb to form a question is 'Did'. 'Did you call your friend yesterday?' is the correct form. Other options do not fit the past simple question structure.

2030

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of “garrulous” is __________?

A
talkative
B
laconic
C
ecstatic
D
frozen
Explanation and memory cue

The word "garrulous" means excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters, often in a rambling or tedious manner. Synonyms for "garrulous" include "talkative," "loquacious," "chatty," and "verbose." The option "talkative" is a correct synonym. "Laconic" is an antonym meaning using few words. "Ecstatic" and "frozen" are unrelated to the meaning of "garrulous." Therefore, the correct answer is A: talkative.