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Fill In The Blanks (Verb Choice)

medium
English

He decided to ________ his degree examination in order to get a higher score.

Correct answer: B

A
redo
B
reappear
Correct
C
rewrite
D
remake
Explanation and memory cue

In Indian English, the verb 'reappear' is commonly used to mean 'to appear again for an examination,' especially when a student retakes an exam to improve their score or clear a failed subject. This usage is specific to Indian English and is widely understood in that context. The other options are less appropriate: 'redo' generally means to do something again but is less formal for exams; 'rewrite' can mean to write again but is not commonly used for exams; 'remake' is not used in the context of exams. Therefore, 'reappear' is the correct choice for the sentence.

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Active and Passive Voice

medium
English

The confusion ________ the discovery of the body made everybody lose track of time.

Correct answer: C

A
had caused
B
was caused by
C
had been caused by
Correct
D
caused by
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrase is 'had been caused by' because the confusion is the subject and the phrase needs to be in the past perfect passive form to correctly fit the sentence structure. Option D ('caused by') is incorrect because it lacks an auxiliary verb, making it grammatically incomplete.

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Fill In The Blanks (Phrase)

easy
English

The agenda for the meeting is ________ the notice.

Correct answer: C

A
forwarded in
B
subscribed to
C
enclosed with
Correct
D
delivered as
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'enclosed with' correctly fits the sentence, indicating that the agenda is included along with the notice. The other options do not appropriately convey this meaning in the context of the sentence.

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Fill In The Blanks (Verb Form)

easy
English

It’s about time you ________ exercising regularly.

Correct answer: B

A
start
B
started
Correct
C
should start
D
will start
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "It's about time" is typically followed by a past tense verb to indicate that something should have already started or is overdue. Therefore, "started" is the correct choice.

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Prepositions

easy
English

The smoke went ________ the chimney.

Correct answer: C

A
by
B
in
C
up
Correct
D
on
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition is 'up' because smoke rises through the chimney, so 'The smoke went up the chimney' is the correct phrase. Other options do not accurately describe the movement of smoke in this context.

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Synonyms

medium
English

What is the synonym of 'snollygoster'?

Correct answer: A

A
Unprincipled politician
Correct
B
Sneak
C
Garrulous
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'snollygoster' refers to a shrewd, unprincipled politician, making option A the correct synonym. The other options do not capture this specific meaning.

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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)

easy
English

Ali must have the__________ to stick to his diet if he wants to lose weight.

Correct answer: B

A
obstinacy
B
determination
Correct
C
decision
D
obligation
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'determination' best fits the sentence as it means firmness of purpose, which is essential for sticking to a diet. 'Obstinacy' has a negative connotation of stubbornness, 'decision' refers to making a choice rather than persistence, and 'obligation' implies a duty rather than personal resolve.

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Prepositions

easy
English

I think we are agreed on the main points. Does anyone want to bring ________ anything further?

Correct answer: D

A
Around
B
Down
C
About
D
Up
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'bring up' is commonly used to mean 'mention' or 'raise' a topic or issue. Therefore, 'bring up anything further' is the correct expression in this context.

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Fill In The Blanks (Phrasal Verb)

easy
English

The fireman managed to put ________ the fire.

Correct answer: C

A
away
B
down
C
out
Correct
D
off
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrasal verb to use when extinguishing a fire is "put out." The other options do not fit the context of extinguishing a fire.

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Fill In The Blanks (Question Form)

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English

How much longer will you be needing this book?

Correct answer: B

A
you are needing
B
will you be needing
Correct
C
will you have needing
D
have you needing
Explanation and memory cue

The correct form to ask about the duration someone will need something in the future is 'will you be needing.' This is the future continuous tense, which is appropriate here. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the question structure.

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Fill In The Blanks (Collocation)

easy
English

The sparrows took no ________ the bread.

Correct answer: A

A
notice of
Correct
B
notice about
C
notice from
D
notice to
Explanation and memory cue

The correct collocation is 'take no notice of' something, meaning to ignore it. The other options are not standard English collocations in this context.

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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)

easy
English

What was the main __________ behind the London bombings?

Correct answer: B

A
aim
B
motive
Correct
C
objective
D
purpose
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'motive' best fits the blank as it specifically refers to the reason or cause behind an action, especially in contexts involving crimes or attacks like bombings. While 'aim', 'objective', and 'purpose' are similar, 'motive' is the most appropriate choice here.

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Fill In The Blanks (Article)

easy
English

May I give you__________ advice?

Correct answer: B

A
an
B
some
Correct
C
little
D
one
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'advice' is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be preceded by the article 'an' or the quantifier 'one'. The correct choice is 'some' to indicate an unspecified amount of advice.

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Synonyms

easy
English

What is a synonym of 'Disdain'?

Correct answer: B

A
love
B
Scorn
Correct
C
Accept
D
Luddite
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'disdain' means to regard with scorn or contempt, so its synonym is 'scorn'. The other options do not share this meaning.

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Fill In The Blanks (Negative)

easy
English

I ________ a single word he says.

Correct answer: B

A
not believe
B
don’t believe
Correct
C
am not believing
D
will not believe
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence requires the present simple tense for habitual actions or general truths. 'Don’t believe' is the correct negative form in present simple. 'Not believe' is ungrammatical, 'am not believing' is incorrect because 'believe' is a stative verb not usually used in continuous form, and 'will not believe' indicates future tense, which does not fit the context.

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Extreme Fear (Psychological Terms)

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English

What is the term for extreme fear of beauty? (Note: None of the options correctly define this; the correct term is 'Venustraphobia' which is not listed.)

Correct answer: D

A
Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces)
B
Cynophobia (fear of dogs)
C
Cellophobia (not a recognized fear of beauty)
D
Chronophobia (fear of time)
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'Cellophobia' is not recognized as the fear of beauty. The specific phobia related to fear of beautiful people, especially beautiful women, is called 'Venustraphobia.' None of the options given (Claustrophobia, Cynophobia, Cellophobia, Chronophobia) correctly define fear of beauty. Claustrophobia is fear of confined spaces, Cynophobia is fear of dogs, Chronophobia is fear of time. Since none of the options correctly define fear of beauty, the question is factually incorrect as posed. However, among the options, 'Chronophobia' is a recognized phobia (fear of time), while 'Cellophobia' is not a standard term. Therefore, the question should be corrected or clarified. Alternatively, if the question is about fear of time, then Chronophobia (D) is correct. Given the options, the best approach is to note that none of the options mean fear of beauty, and the correct term is 'Venustraphobia' which is not listed. Hence, the question is invalid as is.

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Synonyms

easy
English

What is the synonym of 'Puerile'?

Correct answer: B

A
Mature
B
Immature
Correct
C
Purity
D
Power
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'puerile' means childish or immature, so the synonym that best matches is 'Immature'. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

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Fill In The Blanks (Structure)

easy
English

The news was ________ good to be true.

Correct answer: B

A
very
B
too
Correct
C
so
D
as
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'too good to be true' is a common English expression meaning something is so good that it is hard to believe. Therefore, 'too' is the correct word to fill in the blank.

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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)

easy
English

Four independent __________ testified to seeing him at the scene of the crime.

Correct answer: B

A
person
B
witnesses
Correct
C
spectator
D
attendant
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'witnesses' correctly fits the sentence as it refers to people who have seen an event, especially a crime, making it the appropriate choice. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.

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Reported Speech

easy
English

When I asked him ________ the keys, Bilal said he had no idea where they were.

Correct answer: B

A
if did he see
B
if he had seen
Correct
C
could he see
D
that he had seen
Explanation and memory cue

The correct option is 'if he had seen' because in reported speech, the past perfect tense is used to refer to a past event. The sentence is indirect speech reporting a question about the keys, so 'if he had seen' is grammatically correct.

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Fill In The Blanks (Determiners)

easy
English

He wore multiple bracelets on ________ hand.

Correct answer: B

A
every
B
each
Correct
C
either
D
neither
Explanation and memory cue

The determiner 'either' is used to refer to one or the other of two options, but not both simultaneously. In the sentence 'He wore multiple bracelets on ________ hand,' using 'either' implies he wore bracelets on one hand or the other, but not both. However, the sentence context suggests he wore bracelets on both hands. The correct determiner to express this is 'each,' which refers to both of two items individually. 'Every' is generally used for three or more items and is less appropriate here. 'Neither' means none of the two, which contradicts the sentence meaning. Therefore, 'each' is the best fit.

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Fill In The Blanks (Grammar)

easy
English

We shall go for a picnic if the weather ________ good.

Correct answer: A

A
is
Correct
B
was
C
has been
D
had been
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence is a first conditional sentence referring to a real possibility in the future. The correct verb form after 'if' is the simple present tense 'is' to indicate a condition that may happen.

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Prepositions

easy
English

The teacher found many mistakes in my composition when she went _________ it.

Correct answer: D

A
into
B
about
C
for
D
through
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'through' because it means to examine something carefully, which fits the sentence about the teacher checking the composition for mistakes.

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Fill In The Blanks (Word Choice)

easy
English

Health __________ labels have adorned cigarette packages since 1966 in the USA.

Correct answer: D

A
information
B
note
C
message
D
warning
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct word is 'warning' because cigarette packages have featured health warning labels since 1966 in the USA to inform consumers about the risks of smoking.

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Fill In The Blanks (Vocabulary)

easy
English

Make only a few rules for students that emphasize ________ behaviour.

Correct answer: C

A
correct
B
fitting
C
appropriate
Correct
D
useful
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'appropriate' best fits the blank as it means suitable or proper behavior, which aligns with the context of making rules for students. The other options are less precise or less commonly used in this context.