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Vocabulary

medium
English

What is a synonym of the word "pococurante"?

Correct answer: C

A
native
B
hot
C
blase
Correct
D
hidden
Explanation and memory cue

The word "pococurante" means indifferent or unconcerned, which is synonymous with "blase," meaning unimpressed or indifferent to something because of overfamiliarity or excess. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Sana is popular ____ ____ her friends.

Correct answer: A

A
among
Correct
B
by
C
over
D
with
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'among' because it refers to being popular within a group of people (her friends). 'With' is incorrect here as it usually indicates accompaniment, not popularity within a group.

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

What is the passive voice of the question “Has someone made all the necessary arrangements?”

Correct answer: C

A
Has all the necessary arrangements been made by someone?
B
Have the necessary arrangements been all made by someone?
C
Have all the necessary arrangements been made by someone?
Correct
D
All the necessary arrangements have been made by one.
Explanation and memory cue

Option C correctly forms the passive voice of the present perfect question by using 'Have' to agree with the plural subject 'all the necessary arrangements,' followed by 'been made by someone.' The word order and verb agreement are accurate here.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of "impregnable" is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____.

Correct answer: C

A
vulnerable
B
full
C
unconquerable
Correct
D
stern
Explanation and memory cue

The word "impregnable" means unable to be captured or broken into, so its synonym is "unconquerable." The other options do not share this meaning.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

What is the antonym of “impecunious”?

Correct answer: A

A
wealthy
Correct
B
cautious
C
hungry
D
tardy
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'impecunious' means having little or no money; poor. The antonym is 'wealthy,' which means having a lot of money or riches, making option A correct.

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

Passive voice of “The boy did not break the glass” is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____.

Correct answer: A

A
The glass was not broken by the boy.
Correct
B
The glass has not been broken by the boy.
C
The glass is not broken by the boy.
D
The glass had not been broken by the boy.
Explanation and memory cue

The correct passive voice of the sentence 'The boy did not break the glass' is 'The glass was not broken by the boy.' This is because the original sentence is in the simple past tense negative form, and the passive voice must match this tense.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

What is the antonym of "banal"?

Correct answer: C

A
sincere
B
wealthy
C
extraordinary
Correct
D
trustworthy
Explanation and memory cue

The word "banal" means something that is common, ordinary, or unoriginal. The antonym is "extraordinary," which means very unusual or remarkable, making option C the correct answer.

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

Convert the following sentence into active voice: “Indiscipline should not be encouraged by us.”

Correct answer: C

A
We shall not encouraging indiscipline.
B
We have not encouraging indiscipline.
C
We should not encourage indiscipline.
Correct
D
We must not encouraged indiscipline.
Explanation and memory cue

Option C correctly converts the passive voice sentence into active voice with proper grammar: 'We should not encourage indiscipline.' The other options contain grammatical errors or incorrect verb forms.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

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

Correct answer: C

A
compliment
B
cleverness
C
slander
Correct
D
hardship
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'calumny' means making false and defamatory statements about someone, which is synonymous with 'slander'. The other options do not share this meaning.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Mother was aware of her children.

Correct answer: B

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

The correct preposition to use with 'aware' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'aware of' means having knowledge or consciousness about something, which fits the sentence meaning.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of "drizzle" is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _.

Correct answer: B

A
curly
B
sprinkle
Correct
C
sear
D
drench
Explanation and memory cue

The word "drizzle" means to rain lightly or sprinkle. Among the options, "sprinkle" is the closest synonym, meaning to scatter small drops of liquid, which aligns with the meaning of drizzle.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Admin is capable of doing anything.

Correct answer: B

A
about
B
of
Correct
C
on
D
in
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to complete the phrase 'capable ____ ____ doing anything' is 'of'. The phrase should read 'capable of doing anything,' which is the standard English usage.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

He was all at sea when he began his new job. What does the idiom/phrase "at sea" mean?

Correct answer: C

A
happy
B
sad
C
puzzled
Correct
D
triumphant
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "at sea" means to be confused or puzzled, especially when facing a new or challenging situation. Therefore, "puzzled" is the correct meaning in this context.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Nelson Mandela was deprived ____ his freedom.

Correct answer: D

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

The correct preposition to use with 'deprived' in this context is 'of', making the phrase 'deprived of his freedom' grammatically correct and idiomatic.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Bananas are selling at Rs250 per dozen.

Correct answer: D

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

The correct preposition to indicate the price at which bananas are selling is 'at'. The phrase 'at Rs250 per dozen' correctly specifies the price point.

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Antonyms

medium
English

What is the antonym of the word "sartorial"?

Correct answer: C

A
cheerful
B
sincere
C
inelegant
Correct
D
homespun
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'sartorial' relates to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress, typically implying elegance or fashion. The antonym should reflect the opposite, such as 'inelegant,' which means lacking elegance or style. 'Homespun' refers to something simple or homemade but is not a direct antonym of 'sartorial.'

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Antonyms

easy
English

Antonym of "Revenge" is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____.

Correct answer: C

A
vengeance
B
retribution
C
pardon
Correct
D
payback
Explanation and memory cue

The antonym of "revenge" is "pardon," which means to forgive or excuse an offense, whereas revenge involves retaliation or punishment. The other options (vengeance, retribution, payback, reprisal) are synonyms or closely related to revenge, not antonyms.

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Synonyms

easy
English

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

Correct answer: B

A
greatness
B
generosity
Correct
C
anger
D
clumsiness
Explanation and memory cue

The word "largesse" means generosity or the act of giving generously. Therefore, "generosity" is the correct synonym among the options provided.

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Synonyms

easy
English

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

Correct answer: B

A
progress
B
success
Correct
C
defeat
D
fortune
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'success' is a synonym of 'victory' as both imply achieving a desired outcome or winning. The other options do not mean the same: 'progress' means moving forward, 'defeat' is the opposite of victory, 'fortune' relates to luck or wealth, and 'overcome' is a verb meaning to conquer but not a noun synonym for victory.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

After a large Friday dinner, Salam’s family was ____ ____ ____ _____.

Correct answer: A

A
Satiated
Correct
B
Esurient
C
Argumentative
D
Assiduous
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'satiated' means fully satisfied, especially in terms of hunger, which fits the context of a large dinner. The other options do not relate to being full or satisfied after eating.

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Prepositions

easy
English

I was astonished ____ ____ ____ ____ his failure.

Correct answer: B

A
In
B
At
Correct
C
On
D
For
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'astonished' when expressing surprise about something is 'at'. The phrase 'astonished at his failure' is grammatically correct and commonly used.

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Active and Passive Voice

medium
English

What is the passive voice of the sentence: "The boy has rung the bell"?

Correct answer: D

A
The bell has been being rung by the boy.
B
The bell was being rung by the boy.
C
The bell was rung by the boy.
D
The bell has been rung by the boy.
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence 'The boy has rung the bell' is in the present perfect tense active voice. Its correct passive voice form is 'The bell has been rung by the boy,' which maintains the present perfect tense and correctly uses the passive construction.

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

What is the passive voice of the sentence "Sana is washing her clothes"?

Correct answer: A

A
Her clothes are being washed by Sana.
Correct
B
Her clothes were being washed by Sana.
C
Her clothes has been washed by Sana.
D
Her clothes is being washed by Sana.
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence 'Sana is washing her clothes' is in the present continuous tense. Its passive voice form is 'Her clothes are being washed by Sana,' which correctly uses the present continuous passive construction.

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Antonyms

easy
English

What is the antonym of "quiescent"?

Correct answer: B

A
lackadaisical
B
active
Correct
C
dull
D
prescient
Explanation and memory cue

The word "quiescent" means inactive or at rest, so its antonym is "active," which means engaged or in motion. The other options do not represent the opposite meaning.

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Prepositions

easy
English

My book is different ____ ____ yours.

Correct answer: C

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

The correct preposition to use in this comparative sentence is 'from'. The phrase 'different from' is the standard and grammatically correct form in English, making option C the correct choice.