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1076

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of "sacrosanct" is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____.

Correct answer: D

A
prayer
B
sanctuary
C
pious
D
sacred
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The word "sacrosanct" means something that is regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with, often considered sacred or inviolable. Among the options, "sacred" is the closest synonym, meaning holy or highly valued, which directly supports the correct answer.

1077

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Prepositions

easy
English

The jar was full ____ oil.

Correct answer: D

A
with
B
from
C
by
D
of
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'full' when indicating the content of a container is 'of'. Therefore, 'The jar was full of oil.' is the correct sentence.

1078

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Narration/Indirect Speech

easy
English

Change the narration of: Sana said, "I will do it now or never."

Correct answer: C

A
Sana said that she will do it now or never.
B
Sana said that she will now or never do it.
C
Sana said that she would do it then or never.
Correct
D
Sana said that she would now or never do it.
Explanation and memory cue

When changing direct speech to indirect speech, the present tense 'will' changes to 'would' and time expressions like 'now' change to 'then'. Therefore, 'I will do it now or never' becomes 'she would do it then or never.'

1079

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Phrasal Verbs

easy
English

His application for a visa was turned ____ by the consulate.

Correct answer: C

A
out
B
over
C
down
Correct
D
aside
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrasal verb is "turned down," which means to reject or refuse. Therefore, "His application for a visa was turned down by the consulate" is correct.

1080

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Verb usage

easy
English

It is very cold here in winter, so they ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Islamabad.

Correct answer: B

A
going to
B
usually go to
Correct
C
goes to
D
are sometimes go to
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence requires a phrase that correctly fits the context and grammar. 'Usually go to' (option B) is the correct choice because it properly uses the adverb 'usually' with the base verb 'go' to indicate a habitual action, which fits the sentence meaning.

1081

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of “copse” is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____.

Correct answer: A

A
thicket
Correct
B
box
C
stone hut
D
cloud
Explanation and memory cue

A 'copse' is a small group of trees or a thicket, making 'thicket' the correct synonym. The other options do not relate to a small wooded area.

1082

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Prepositions

easy
English

Usman is afraid ____ ____ dog.

Correct answer: B

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

The correct preposition to use with 'afraid' when indicating the object of fear is 'of'. Therefore, 'afraid of dog' is correct, although it should be 'afraid of the dog' for grammatical completeness.

1083

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

What is the passive voice of the sentence: “People speak English all over the world” ?

Correct answer: D

A
English is spoken by people.
B
English was spoken all over the world.
C
English was spoken by people.
D
English is spoken all over the world.
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence 'People speak English all over the world' in passive voice is correctly transformed to 'English is spoken all over the world.' This maintains the present tense and includes the phrase 'all over the world' as in the original sentence.

1084

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Narration

easy
English

Change the narration. I asked him where he would stay.

Correct answer: B

A
I said to him, "Where will you stay?"
B
I asked him, "Where will you stay?"
Correct
C
I said to him, "Where will I stay?"
D
I said to him, "Where will I stay?"
Explanation and memory cue

The original sentence is in indirect speech: 'I asked him where he would stay.' To change it into direct speech, it should be: 'I asked him, "Where will you stay?"' because the speaker is asking about the other person's stay, not their own. The reporting verb 'asked' is appropriate here, and the pronouns and verb tense must reflect the original meaning. Option B correctly reflects this.

1085

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Prepositions

easy
English

The training session has been changed from 9:00 to 10:00.

Correct answer: B

A
at
B
to
Correct
C
in
D
by
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to indicate a change in time from one hour to another is 'to'. Therefore, 'The training session has been changed from 9:00 to 10:00' is correct.

1086

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

What is the passive voice of the sentence "None likes him"?

Correct answer: D

A
He has not been liked by anyone.
B
He was not liked by anyone.
C
He is liked by none.
D
He is not liked by anyone.
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence 'None likes him' in passive voice becomes 'He is not liked by anyone.' Option D correctly conveys this meaning. Option C ('He is liked by none') is grammatically awkward and less natural in English.

1087

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Prepositions

easy
English

The man was charged ____ ____ ____ ____ murder.

Correct answer: C

A
on
B
of
C
with
Correct
D
at
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition used with 'charged' in legal contexts is 'with'. The phrase 'charged with murder' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

1088

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Prepositions

easy
English

The shopkeeper has charged me ten rupees ____ ____ ____ ____ this book.

Correct answer: C

A
at
B
with
C
for
Correct
D
of
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'for' because it indicates the reason or purpose of the charge. The phrase should be 'charged me ten rupees for this book.'

1089

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Antonyms

easy
English

What is the antonym of the word "awe"?

Correct answer: D

A
borrow
B
shallow
C
low
D
contempt
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'awe' means a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. The antonym would be a feeling of disrespect or disdain, which is best captured by 'contempt'. The other options do not relate to the meaning of 'awe'.

1090

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Active and Passive Voice

medium
English

Passive voice of "I saw him leaving the house" is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _.

Correct answer: D

A
Leaving the house he was seen by me.
B
He was seen leaving the house by me.
C
He had been seen leaving the house.
D
He was seen to be leaving the house.
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Option D, "He was seen to be leaving the house," is the correct passive voice transformation of the active sentence "I saw him leaving the house." This structure correctly uses the passive form with the verb 'see' followed by the object and the infinitive form 'to be' plus the present participle 'leaving.' Option B is close but less grammatically standard in formal English.

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

Passive voice of “Someone pulled the bull violently.”

Correct answer: A

A
The bull was pulled violently by someone.
Correct
B
The bull was to be pulled violently by someone.
C
The bull had been pulled violently.
D
The bull was pulled violently.
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence 'Someone pulled the bull violently.' is in the simple past tense active voice. The correct passive voice transformation in simple past tense is 'The bull was pulled violently by someone.' This matches option A exactly. Option B is incorrect because it uses a future passive construction. Option C is past perfect passive and incomplete as it lacks the agent. Option D is passive but incomplete as it omits the agent 'by someone.' Therefore, option A is the correct and complete passive voice form of the sentence.

1092

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

What is the passive voice of the sentence: “Sajid gave the beggar an old shirt” ?

Correct answer: B

A
An old shirt was given to Sajid by the beggar.
B
An old shirt was given to the beggar by Sajid.
Correct
C
The beggar was gave an old shirt by Sajid.
D
An old shirt was gave to the beggar by Sajid.
Explanation and memory cue

Option B correctly converts the active sentence into passive voice by making 'An old shirt' the subject, followed by the correct past participle 'was given' and the agent 'by Sajid'. The other options contain grammatical errors or incorrect agent placement.

1093

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

What is the active voice of the sentence: “This house is used very rarely by us” ?

Correct answer: B

A
We are using this house very rarely.
B
We use this house very rarely.
Correct
C
We used this house very rarely.
D
We uses this house very rarely.
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence in passive voice 'This house is used very rarely by us' changes to active voice as 'We use this house very rarely.' Option B correctly reflects this transformation with proper tense and subject-verb agreement.

1094

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Prepositions

easy
English

He accused the man ____ stealing.

Correct answer: D

A
for
B
on
C
with
D
of
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use after 'accused the man' in this context is 'of'. The phrase is 'accused the man of stealing.'

1095

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of “expunge” is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.

Correct answer: D

A
drain
B
lie
C
distort
D
obliterate
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'expunge' means to erase or remove completely, which is synonymous with 'obliterate'. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

1096

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Prepositions

easy
English

Aqsa is travelling ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ the school.

Correct answer: C

A
off
B
to
C
towards
Correct
D
through
Explanation and memory cue

The preposition 'towards' correctly indicates movement in the direction of the school, fitting the sentence context better than the other options.

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Vocabulary

medium
English

What is the antonym of the word "recondite"?

Correct answer: C

A
give
B
obscure
C
patent
Correct
D
hardy
Explanation and memory cue

The word "recondite" means something little known or obscure. Its antonym is "patent," which means clear or obvious. Therefore, option C is correct.

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Prepositions

easy
English

He is fully contented ____ ____ his life.

Correct answer: B

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

The correct preposition to use with 'contented' in this context is 'with,' making the phrase 'contented with his life' grammatically correct and natural in English.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Sana filled the glass ____ water.

Correct answer: A

A
with
Correct
B
of
C
from
D
by
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'Sana filled the glass ____ water.' is 'with', making the sentence 'Sana filled the glass with water.' This is the standard and grammatically correct usage.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of “knack” is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _.

Correct answer: B

A
bruise
B
ability
Correct
C
keepsake
D
scoundrel
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'knack' means a special skill or ability to do something easily. Among the options, 'ability' is the correct synonym. The other options do not share this meaning.