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Prepositions

easy
English

She is thankful to you for being so patient with her.

Correct answer: C

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

The correct preposition to use with 'patient' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'patient with her' means showing patience towards her, which fits the sentence meaning.

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Active and Passive Voice

easy
English

What is the passive voice of the sentence: "She has completed two courses"?

Correct answer: C

A
Two courses are been completed by her.
B
Two courses has been completed by her.
C
Two courses have been completed by her.
Correct
D
Two courses had been completed by her.
Explanation and memory cue

The active sentence 'She has completed two courses' is in the present perfect tense. The correct passive form uses 'have been' plus the past participle, matching the plural subject 'two courses'. Therefore, 'Two courses have been completed by her' is correct.

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Synonyms

easy
English

What is a synonym of "savanna"?

Correct answer: A

A
grassland
Correct
B
harbour
C
garment
D
mat
Explanation and memory cue

A savanna is a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, so its synonym is 'grassland'. The other options do not relate to the meaning of savanna.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of "daft" is ________?

Correct answer: C

A
breezy
B
awkward
C
silly
Correct
D
nimble
Explanation and memory cue

The word "daft" means silly or foolish, so the synonym is "silly" which corresponds to option C.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

Violation of something holy or sacred is called?

Correct answer: C

A
profanity
B
sedition
C
sacrilege
Correct
D
slander
Explanation and memory cue

Sacrilege specifically refers to the violation or misuse of something regarded as sacred or holy, making it the correct answer. The other options do not relate to sacred violations.

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Modal Verbs And Wishes

easy
English

I wish Sana _____ come soon.

Correct answer: B

A
will
B
would
Correct
C
had
D
have
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'I wish' is typically followed by a past tense or modal verb to express a desire for something that is not currently true. 'Would' is the correct choice here to express a wish about a future action that is hoped for but uncertain.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

The act of giving up sovereign power is?

Correct answer: C

A
relinquish
B
renounce
C
abdicate
Correct
D
resign
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'abdicate' specifically refers to the act of a monarch or sovereign giving up their throne or sovereign power, which fits the question precisely. Other options like 'relinquish' or 'renounce' are more general and do not specifically imply sovereign power.

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Parts of Speech

easy
English

You have always been a great help. Which of the following words is an adverb?

Correct answer: C

A
have
B
been
C
always
Correct
D
great
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'always' is an adverb because it modifies the verb phrase 'have been' by indicating frequency. The other options are not adverbs: 'have' is an auxiliary verb, 'been' is a past participle verb form, and 'great' is an adjective.

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Word Usage

easy
English

We locked the animals in the cage to _______ them from getting away.

Correct answer: C

A
avoid
B
object
C
prevent
Correct
D
hinder
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'prevent' correctly fits the sentence as it means to stop something from happening, which aligns with the idea of locking animals in a cage to stop them from getting away. Other options do not fit the context as well: 'avoid' is not used transitively in this way, 'object' is a noun or verb unrelated here, and 'hinder' means to delay or obstruct but not necessarily stop completely.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

A cluster of houses in a village is called?

Correct answer: B

A
fleet
B
hamlet
Correct
C
monument
D
constellation
Explanation and memory cue

A cluster of houses in a village is called a 'hamlet,' which refers to a small settlement smaller than a village. The other options do not refer to clusters of houses.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

One who promotes the idea of absence of government of any kind, where every man should be a law unto himself is?

Correct answer: D

A
agnostic
B
iconoclast
C
belligerent
D
anarchist
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

An anarchist is someone who advocates for the absence of government or authority, believing that individuals should govern themselves without imposed laws. This matches the description given in the question.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of “condiment” is ________?

Correct answer: D

A
vegetable
B
salad
C
meat-dish
D
relish
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A condiment is a substance such as a sauce or relish added to food to enhance its flavor. Among the options, 'relish' is a type of condiment, making it the correct synonym.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

Money paid to a man for his labour is?

Correct answer: D

A
sacrilege
B
rent
C
bunting
D
remuneration
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'remuneration' refers to money paid to a person for their labor or services, making option D the correct answer. The other options do not relate to payment for labor.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

Having a tendency to break the law or do socially unacceptable things is?

Correct answer: A

A
delinquent
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B
frank
C
juvenile
D
guilty
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'delinquent' refers to a person, especially a young one, who tends to break the law or engage in socially unacceptable behavior, making it the correct answer. The other options do not specifically relate to this behavior.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

That which is out of place is?

Correct answer: C

A
anachronistic
B
obsolete
C
incongruous
Correct
D
archaic
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'incongruous' means something that is out of place or not in harmony with its surroundings, which directly answers the question. 'Obsolete' means outdated or no longer in use, which is related but not exactly 'out of place.'

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of “centrifugal” is _________?

Correct answer: C

A
the exact center
B
rapid
C
moving away from the centre
Correct
D
consolidated
Explanation and memory cue

The term "centrifugal" refers to moving or directed away from the center, which matches option C. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

Detaining and confining someone is?

Correct answer: C

A
interruption
B
interrogation
C
internment
Correct
D
intermittent
Explanation and memory cue

Detaining and confining someone is best described by the term 'internment,' which means the act of detaining or confining, especially during wartime or for political reasons. The other options do not accurately describe this action.

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Collocations With Impossible

easy
English

It is ________ impossible to tell the twins apart.

Correct answer: C

A
realistically
B
extremely
C
virtually
Correct
D
closely
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'virtually impossible' is a common English expression meaning 'almost impossible,' which fits the sentence best. The other options do not collocate naturally with 'impossible' in this context.

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Legal Vocabulary

easy
English

Responsible according to law is?

Correct answer: D

A
eligible
B
legitimate
C
legalised
D
liable
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'liable' correctly means legally responsible, which fits the question 'Responsible according to law is?'. The other options do not convey legal responsibility.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

What is a synonym of "fealty"?

Correct answer: B

A
sense of touch
B
loyalty
Correct
C
anger
D
anxiety
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'fealty' means loyalty or faithfulness, especially to a lord or a cause. Therefore, 'loyalty' is the correct synonym.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

To run away with a lover is?

Correct answer: D

A
deceive
B
cheat
C
escape
D
elope
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'to run away with a lover' specifically means to 'elope,' which is to run away secretly to get married, making option D the correct choice.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

The rather humid climate in no way _______ from the beauty of the place.

Correct answer: C

A
protracts
B
subtracts
C
detracts
Correct
D
attracts
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'in no way detracts from' means that the humid climate does not reduce or lessen the beauty of the place. 'Detracts' is the correct verb here, as it means to diminish the worth or value of something.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

Which word means 'bound to be done'?

Correct answer: B

A
soliloquy
B
indispensable
Correct
C
sinecure
D
indelible
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'indispensable' means absolutely necessary or bound to be done, fitting the meaning of 'which is bound to be done.' The other options do not convey this meaning: 'soliloquy' is a speech, 'sinecure' is a position requiring little work, and 'indelible' means permanent or unforgettable.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Sana is different _____ other girls.

Correct answer: C

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

The correct preposition to use after 'different' when comparing is 'from'. Therefore, 'Sana is different from other girls' is the correct sentence.

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Animal Vocabulary

easy
English

What is the young one of a horse called?

Correct answer: D

A
piglet
B
lamb
C
calf
D
colt
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The young one of a horse is called a colt (male) or filly (female). Among the options, 'colt' correctly refers to a young male horse, while the others refer to young animals of different species.