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One Word Substitutes
What is the term for a lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly?
A 'Harangue' is defined as a lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly, making option B the correct answer. The other options refer to different meanings: 'Cacophony' means harsh sounds, 'Hullabaloo' means a noisy disturbance, and 'Pandemonium' means wild uproar or chaos.
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Idioms and Phrases
The phrase/idiom "Elephant in the room" means:
The idiom "Elephant in the room" refers to a major issue or problem that everyone is aware of but chooses to ignore or avoid discussing. This makes option A the correct meaning.
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Synonyms
What is the nearest meaning of the word "protracted"?
The word "protracted" means something that is extended in time or prolonged, making "Lengthy or prolonged" the correct synonym. The other options do not convey this meaning.
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Idioms and Phrases
The phrase ‘Clouds on the horizon’ means:
The phrase 'Clouds on the horizon' is an idiomatic expression meaning that problems or difficulties are expected in the near future. It metaphorically suggests that trouble is approaching, similar to how clouds on the horizon indicate impending bad weather.
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Spelling Test
Tick the correct spelling of the given word in the options.
Option A, "Condescend," is the correct spelling of the word meaning to show feelings of superiority. Options C and D are misspelled, and option B is a duplicate of A, so A is the best choice.
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Prepositions
He is blind ________ one eye.
The correct preposition to use when indicating blindness in relation to an eye is 'with.' The phrase 'blind with one eye' is the standard and idiomatic expression in English.
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Antonyms
What is the antonym of 'CAPRICIOUS'?
The word 'capricious' means unpredictable or subject to sudden changes. Its antonym is 'predictable,' which means able to be foreseen or expected. The other options (fickle, whimsical, impulsive) are synonyms or related to 'capricious,' not antonyms.
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Parts of Speech
The available information amounts to very little ‘in toto’. Here, ‘in toto’ is?
The phrase 'in toto' functions as an adverb meaning 'completely' or 'as a whole,' modifying the verb phrase 'amounts to.' Therefore, it is correctly identified as an adverb in this context.
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Parts of Speech
He met a man who lived in the USA last year. What is "who" according to grammar here?
In the sentence, 'who' introduces a clause that gives more information about 'a man,' functioning as a relative pronoun. It connects the clause 'who lived in USA last year' to the noun 'man.'
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Fill In The Blanks
He is looking forward to _________ his bro.
The phrase 'looking forward to' is always followed by a gerund (verb+ing form). Therefore, 'seeing' is the correct form to complete the sentence.