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Antonyms

easy2020
EnglishFIA

Which word is the opposite of "Pertinent"?

A
Precise
B
Irrelevant
C
Occasional
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'pertinent' means relevant or applicable to a particular matter. Its opposite is 'irrelevant,' which means not related or applicable. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

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Antonyms

easy2020
EnglishFIA

Which word is the opposite of "Valiant"?

A
Instinctive
B
Cowardly
C
Cynical
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Valiant' means showing courage or determination. The opposite is 'Cowardly,' which means lacking courage. The other options do not represent antonyms of 'Valiant.'

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Grammar (sentence completion)

easy2020
EnglishFIA

Our father advised us not to be sad as he thought that his decision would bring betterment in the long run.

A
Our father advised us not to be sad
B
Our father advised us not be sad
C
Our father advised us not to be sad
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Option C is grammatically correct because it uses the correct infinitive form 'not to be sad' after 'advised us'. Options A and B are either incomplete or incorrect in structure, and D is incorrect as C is correct.

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Synonyms

easy2020
EnglishFIA

Which word means the same as "Deferential"?

A
Volatile
B
Fraught
C
Quick
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Deferential' means showing respect or courteous regard. None of the options 'Volatile' (unstable), 'Fraught' (full of), or 'Quick' (fast) are synonyms of 'Deferential'. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.

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Relative pronouns

easy2020
EnglishFIA

------------------ turned out to be very kind and cooperative.

A
the woman who I spoke to
B
the woman whom I spoke to
C
The woman I spoke to
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'The woman I spoke to' is correct because 'I spoke to' is a defining relative clause where the relative pronoun 'whom' or 'who' can be omitted, making option C the best choice. Options A and B are grammatically incorrect or less natural in this context.

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Gerunds/participles

medium2020
EnglishFIA

He admired --------------- the musical show at the party since it was not appealing on television.

A
having seen
B
to see
C
being seen
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct form is 'having seen' because it correctly expresses that he admired the musical show after experiencing it, contrasting with its unappealing nature on television. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the sentence context.

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Synonyms

easy2020
EnglishFIA

Which word means the same as "Coerce"?

A
Entice
B
Compel
C
Coax
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Coerce' means to compel or force someone to do something. Among the options, 'Compel' is the closest synonym, while 'Entice' and 'Coax' imply persuasion without force, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

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Sentence completion/usage

easy2020
EnglishFIA

Why are you playing video games all the time? You should have completed your task already.

A
you can complete your task already
B
you should have completed your task
C
you have to complete your task already
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Option B, 'you should have completed your task,' correctly completes the question by expressing an expectation that the task ought to be finished, which fits the context of questioning why someone is still playing video games instead of completing their task.

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Conditionals (mixed)

medium2020
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Sohail could have done better on the test ----------------------.

A
if the instructor would have discussed these concepts in the class
B
if the instructor had discussed these concepts in the class
C
if the instructor discussed these concepts in the class
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct conditional form here is the third conditional, which uses 'if' + past perfect ('had discussed') to express a hypothetical past situation. Option B correctly uses this form, making the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

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Conditionals

easy2020
EnglishFIA

If they ------------------- new batteries, their torch would have worked better.

A
Bought
B
Would buy
C
Had bought
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence is a third conditional, which describes a past unreal situation. The correct form is 'If they had bought new batteries, their torch would have worked better.' Hence, option C 'Had bought' is correct.