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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)

easy
English

A computer is hard to repair as there may be hundreds of different ________?

Correct answer: A

A
parts
Correct
B
objects
C
components
D
materials
Explanation and memory cue

The best word to complete the sentence is 'parts' because computers are made up of many different parts that can be difficult to repair. While 'components' is close, 'parts' is more commonly used in this context. 'Objects' and 'materials' are less appropriate here.

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Antonyms

easy
English

What is the antonym of 'stale'?

Correct answer: B

A
Old
B
Fresh
Correct
C
Tale
D
Break
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'stale' means something that is no longer fresh, especially food. Therefore, its antonym is 'fresh,' which means recently made or obtained and not spoiled.

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Prepositions

easy
English

There is something wonderful ________ him.

Correct answer: B

A
of
B
about
Correct
C
for
D
inside
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'There is something wonderful about him' is a common and correct English expression, where 'about' is the appropriate preposition to indicate the characteristic related to 'him'.

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Fill In The Blanks (Verb Choice)

easy
English

The powers of the party are __________ in several places in the Constitution.

Correct answer: C

A
numbered
B
named
C
enumerated
Correct
D
counted
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'enumerated' is commonly used in constitutional contexts to mean 'listed' or 'specified' clearly, which fits the sentence best. The other options do not convey the precise legal meaning.

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Fill In The Blanks (Quantity Noun)

easy
English

Could I have a ________ of chocolate?

Correct answer: B

A
block
B
bar
Correct
C
slice
D
piece
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'a bar of chocolate' is the correct and common collocation in English to refer to a solid rectangular piece of chocolate. 'Block' is less common, 'slice' is used for items that can be sliced like cake or bread, and 'piece' is more general but less specific than 'bar'.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Jameel, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst ________ tears.

Correct answer: A

A
into
Correct
B
in
C
on
D
with
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'burst' in this context is 'into,' as the phrase 'burst into tears' is an idiomatic expression meaning to suddenly start crying.

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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)

easy
English

Mr. and Mrs. Khan go for a ________ walk just before dinner.

Correct answer: B

A
vibrant
B
brisk
Correct
C
vivacious
D
slow
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'brisk' means quick and energetic, which appropriately describes a walk taken just before dinner. The other options do not fit as well: 'vibrant' and 'vivacious' describe lively qualities but are not typically used to describe a walk, and 'slow' is the opposite of what is implied.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Macbeth’s desire ________ power brought about his downfall.

Correct answer: B

A
in
B
for
Correct
C
with
D
as
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to complete the phrase is 'for' as in 'Macbeth's desire for power,' which correctly expresses the object of his desire. The other options do not fit grammatically or semantically in this context.

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Antonyms

easy
English

Antonym of Elastic is ____________?

Correct answer: B

A
Yielding
B
Rigid
Correct
C
Mold-able
D
Supple
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'elastic' means able to stretch and return to original shape. Its antonym is 'rigid,' which means stiff and not flexible. The other options describe qualities similar to elasticity or flexibility, so 'rigid' is the correct opposite.

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Fill In The Blanks (Time)

easy
English

She has been supporting her family ________ her husband’s death.

Correct answer: D

A
on
B
at
C
from
D
since
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The preposition 'since' is used to indicate the starting point of an action or event that continues up to the present, which fits the context of supporting her family from the time of her husband's death.

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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)

easy
English

A speed limit is the _________ legal speed that you can travel on the road.

Correct answer: C

A
highest
B
biggest
C
maximum
Correct
D
longest
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'speed limit' refers to the maximum legal speed allowed on a road. Among the options, 'maximum' correctly fits the blank as it means the greatest amount or highest limit.

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Fill In The Blanks (Verb Choice)

easy
English

The situation in the factory showed no signs of improvement, as the ongoing strike entered its second day.

Correct answer: C

A
displayed
B
exposed
C
showed
Correct
D
view
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'showed no signs of improvement' is the correct and idiomatic expression to describe the situation. 'Displayed' and 'exposed' are less commonly used in this context, and 'view' is a noun, not a verb, so it is incorrect here.

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Fill In The Blanks (Possessive)

easy
English

Have you met Fatima? She is a friend of ________.

Correct answer: C

A
my
B
my mother
C
my mother's
Correct
D
me
Explanation and memory cue

The correct possessive form to complete the sentence is 'my mother's' because it indicates that Fatima is a friend belonging to or associated with 'my mother'. Option B ('my mother') is incorrect because it lacks the possessive form needed here.

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Prepositions

easy
English

He shows great ability ________ Mathematics.

Correct answer: D

A
at
B
for
C
about
D
in
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'ability' when referring to a subject like Mathematics is 'in'. The phrase 'ability in Mathematics' is the standard and idiomatic usage in English to indicate proficiency or skill in a subject. While 'good at Mathematics' is common for describing skill, the noun 'ability' is conventionally paired with 'in' rather than 'at'. Options 'for' and 'about' are incorrect in this context.

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Fill In The Blanks (Tense)

easy
English

He ________ as a teacher before he became a lecturer.

Correct answer: B

A
have worked
B
had worked
Correct
C
was worked
D
have been worked
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence requires the past perfect tense to indicate an action completed before another past action. 'Had worked' correctly expresses this sequence, making option B the right choice.

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Fill In The Blanks (Quantifiers)

easy
English

She has only ________ friends.

Correct answer: D

A
fewer
B
less
C
more
D
a few
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'She has only ________ friends' requires a quantifier suitable for countable nouns like 'friends.' 'A few' correctly indicates a small number of countable items, making option D the best choice. 'Fewer' and 'more' are comparative forms and need a comparison context, while 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.

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Prepositions

easy
English

South Africa brushed ________ the threat of tougher economic sanctions.

Correct answer: B

A
of
B
off
Correct
C
down
D
about
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrasal verb is 'brush off,' which means to dismiss or ignore something. Therefore, 'South Africa brushed off the threat of tougher economic sanctions' is correct.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of 'Triumph' is ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Victory
Correct
B
Victim
C
Violence
D
It's the name of a US President
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Triumph' means a great victory or achievement, so the synonym 'Victory' correctly matches its meaning. The other options do not have similar meanings.

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Fill In The Blanks (Relative Pronoun)

easy
English

Our new digital photo-print machine, the manual of which is lost, awaits to be set up properly.

Correct answer: D

A
of what
B
where
C
by whom
D
of which
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'the manual of which' correctly refers back to 'digital photo-print machine' and fits the sentence structure, indicating possession. The other options do not grammatically or logically fit the sentence.

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Prepositions

easy
English

I am not concerned__________his affairs.

Correct answer: B

A
To
B
With
Correct
C
At
D
On
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'concerned' in this context is 'with', making the phrase 'concerned with his affairs' grammatically correct.

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Fill In The Blanks (Relative Pronoun)

easy
English

Javed, two of whose brothers attend primary school, wishes to be a school teacher after his graduation from the University.

Correct answer: C

A
whom
B
them
C
whose
Correct
D
which
Explanation and memory cue

The correct relative pronoun to indicate possession in this sentence is 'whose'. It correctly relates 'Javed' to 'brothers' showing that the brothers belong to Javed.

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Vocabulary (Word Meaning)

easy
English

Choose the correct meaning of ENERVATE.

Correct answer: A

A
Weaken
Correct
B
Strengthen
C
Energetic
D
Excite
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'enervate' means to weaken or drain of energy. Therefore, option A, 'Weaken,' is the correct meaning.

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Synonyms

easy
English

What is the synonym of 'Farrago'?

Correct answer: B

A
Fear of strangers
B
A confused mixture
Correct
C
Free of cost
D
Synopsis
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'farrago' means a confused mixture or hodgepodge, making option B the correct synonym. The other options do not match the meaning of 'farrago'.

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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)

easy
English

There was an __________ response for the marathon.

Correct answer: A

A
overwhelming
Correct
B
overriding
C
excessive
D
extreme
Explanation and memory cue

The word "overwhelming" best fits the blank as it commonly describes a very strong or intense response, which is appropriate for describing reactions to events like a marathon. The other options do not convey the same sense of a strong, positive response.

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Fill In The Blanks (Verb)

easy
English

I would really ________ if you could help me out.

Correct answer: C

A
respect
B
value
C
appreciate
Correct
D
regard
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'I would really appreciate if you could help me out' is the correct and natural expression to politely request help. 'Appreciate' fits the context of expressing gratitude or thanks, whereas 'respect', 'value', and 'regard' do not fit grammatically or contextually here.