QID #13348
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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The evidence was too _____ to support a definite conclusion.
A
conclusive
B
fragmentary
C
coherent
D
unequivocal
Correct Answer: B. fragmentary
'Fragmentary' means incomplete and therefore insufficient for a definite conclusion.
Question: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The evidence was too _____ to support a definite conclusion.
A. conclusive
B. fragmentary
C. coherent
D. unequivocal
Correct Answer: B. fragmentary
Explanation: 'Fragmentary' means incomplete and therefore insufficient for a definite conclusion.
QID #13347
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Choose the meaning of 'CUT THE GORDIAN KNOT'.
A
Create a complex problem
B
Solve a difficult problem decisively
C
Avoid making a decision
D
Repeat an old mistake
Correct Answer: B. Solve a difficult problem decisively
The idiom means to solve a difficult problem boldly and decisively.
Question: Choose the meaning of 'CUT THE GORDIAN KNOT'.
A. Create a complex problem
B. Solve a difficult problem decisively
C. Avoid making a decision
D. Repeat an old mistake
Correct Answer: B. Solve a difficult problem decisively
Explanation: The idiom means to solve a difficult problem boldly and decisively.
QID #13346
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Select the sentence free from error.
A
Scarcely had he entered when the briefing began.
B
Scarcely he had entered when the briefing began.
C
Scarcely had he entered than the briefing began.
D
Scarcely did he entered when the briefing began.
Correct Answer: A. Scarcely had he entered when the briefing began.
The correct construction is 'Scarcely had ... when ...'.
Question: Select the sentence free from error.
A. Scarcely had he entered when the briefing began.
B. Scarcely he had entered when the briefing began.
C. Scarcely had he entered than the briefing began.
D. Scarcely did he entered when the briefing began.
Correct Answer: A. Scarcely had he entered when the briefing began.
Explanation: The correct construction is 'Scarcely had ... when ...'.
QID #13345
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Choose the correct conditional sentence.
A
Had the signal failed, the mission would have been aborted.
B
Had the signal failed, the mission will be aborted.
C
If the signal would fail, the mission had aborted.
D
If the signal failed, the mission would have abort.
Correct Answer: A. Had the signal failed, the mission would have been aborted.
This is a correct inverted third conditional.
Question: Choose the correct conditional sentence.
A. Had the signal failed, the mission would have been aborted.
B. Had the signal failed, the mission will be aborted.
C. If the signal would fail, the mission had aborted.
D. If the signal failed, the mission would have abort.
Correct Answer: A. Had the signal failed, the mission would have been aborted.
Explanation: This is a correct inverted third conditional.
QID #13344
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Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
A
The report however was incomplete.
B
The report, however, was incomplete.
C
The report however, was incomplete.
D
The report; however was incomplete.
Correct Answer: B. The report, however, was incomplete.
An interrupting conjunctive adverb is set off by commas.
Question: Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
A. The report however was incomplete.
B. The report, however, was incomplete.
C. The report however, was incomplete.
D. The report; however was incomplete.
Correct Answer: B. The report, however, was incomplete.
Explanation: An interrupting conjunctive adverb is set off by commas.
QID #13343
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Choose the correct phrasal verb: The investigators tried to _____ the sequence of events.
A
piece together
B
put off
C
give in
D
turn over
Correct Answer: A. piece together
'Piece together' means reconstruct from separate pieces of information.
Question: Choose the correct phrasal verb: The investigators tried to _____ the sequence of events.
A. piece together
B. put off
C. give in
D. turn over
Correct Answer: A. piece together
Explanation: 'Piece together' means reconstruct from separate pieces of information.
QID #13342
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Choose the antonym of 'ESOTERIC'.
A
Obscure
B
Specialized
C
Accessible
D
Cryptic
Correct Answer: C. Accessible
'Esoteric' means understood by a small specialized group; 'Accessible' is the closest opposite.
Question: Choose the antonym of 'ESOTERIC'.
A. Obscure
B. Specialized
C. Accessible
D. Cryptic
Correct Answer: C. Accessible
Explanation: 'Esoteric' means understood by a small specialized group; 'Accessible' is the closest opposite.
QID #13341
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Choose the synonym of 'PRAGMATIC'.
A
Idealistic
B
Practical
C
Dogmatic
D
Decorative
Correct Answer: B. Practical
'Pragmatic' means dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way.
Question: Choose the synonym of 'PRAGMATIC'.
A. Idealistic
B. Practical
C. Dogmatic
D. Decorative
Correct Answer: B. Practical
Explanation: 'Pragmatic' means dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way.
QID #13340
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Choose the correct article: He is _____ European officer posted at the station.
A
an
B
a
C
the
D
no article
Correct Answer: B. a
'European' begins with the consonant sound /j/, so 'a' is required.
Question: Choose the correct article: He is _____ European officer posted at the station.
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. no article
Correct Answer: B. a
Explanation: 'European' begins with the consonant sound /j/, so 'a' is required.
QID #13339
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Choose the best improvement: 'The weather prevented the aircraft to take off.'
A
prevented the aircraft from taking off
B
prevented the aircraft for taking off
C
prevented the aircraft take off
D
prevented to take off the aircraft
Correct Answer: A. prevented the aircraft from taking off
'Prevent' takes 'object + from + gerund'.
Question: Choose the best improvement: 'The weather prevented the aircraft to take off.'
A. prevented the aircraft from taking off
B. prevented the aircraft for taking off
C. prevented the aircraft take off
D. prevented to take off the aircraft
Correct Answer: A. prevented the aircraft from taking off
Explanation: 'Prevent' takes 'object + from + gerund'.
QID #13338
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Identify the error: 'One of the senior officers have recommended the change.'
A
One of
B
the senior officers
C
have recommended
D
the change
Correct Answer: C. have recommended
The subject 'One' is singular, so 'has recommended' is required.
Question: Identify the error: 'One of the senior officers have recommended the change.'
A. One of
B. the senior officers
C. have recommended
D. the change
Correct Answer: C. have recommended
Explanation: The subject 'One' is singular, so 'has recommended' is required.
QID #13337
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Change into indirect speech: She said, 'Had I known, I would have acted differently.'
A
She said that had she known, she would act differently.
B
She said that if she had known, she would have acted differently.
C
She said that if I knew, I would act differently.
D
She said she has known and acted differently.
Correct Answer: B. She said that if she had known, she would have acted differently.
The unreal past condition is correctly reported as 'if she had known, she would have acted differently'.
Question: Change into indirect speech: She said, 'Had I known, I would have acted differently.'
A. She said that had she known, she would act differently.
B. She said that if she had known, she would have acted differently.
C. She said that if I knew, I would act differently.
D. She said she has known and acted differently.
Correct Answer: B. She said that if she had known, she would have acted differently.
Explanation: The unreal past condition is correctly reported as 'if she had known, she would have acted differently'.
QID #13336
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Choose the passive form of: 'They will have completed the inspection by noon.'
A
The inspection will complete by noon.
B
The inspection will have completed by noon.
C
The inspection will have been completed by noon.
D
The inspection has been completed by noon.
Correct Answer: C. The inspection will have been completed by noon.
Future perfect passive uses 'will have been + past participle'.
Question: Choose the passive form of: 'They will have completed the inspection by noon.'
A. The inspection will complete by noon.
B. The inspection will have completed by noon.
C. The inspection will have been completed by noon.
D. The inspection has been completed by noon.
Correct Answer: C. The inspection will have been completed by noon.
Explanation: Future perfect passive uses 'will have been + past participle'.
QID #13335
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Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A
The number of applicants have increased.
B
The number of applicants has increased.
C
A number of applicants has increased.
D
The number of applicant have increased.
Correct Answer: B. The number of applicants has increased.
The subject is 'The number', which is singular, so 'has increased' is correct.
Question: Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A. The number of applicants have increased.
B. The number of applicants has increased.
C. A number of applicants has increased.
D. The number of applicant have increased.
Correct Answer: B. The number of applicants has increased.
Explanation: The subject is 'The number', which is singular, so 'has increased' is correct.
QID #13334
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Fill in the blank: The findings are consistent _____ the earlier assessment.
A
to
B
with
C
for
D
at
Correct Answer: B. with
The standard construction is 'consistent with'.
Question: Fill in the blank: The findings are consistent _____ the earlier assessment.
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: B. with
Explanation: The standard construction is 'consistent with'.
QID #13333
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Choose the one-word substitution for 'a person who deliberately sets fire to property'.
A
Arsonist
B
Anarchist
C
Assailant
D
Extortionist
Correct Answer: A. Arsonist
An arsonist deliberately sets fire to property.
Question: Choose the one-word substitution for 'a person who deliberately sets fire to property'.
A. Arsonist
B. Anarchist
C. Assailant
D. Extortionist
Correct Answer: A. Arsonist
Explanation: An arsonist deliberately sets fire to property.
QID #13332
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Choose the correct meaning of 'to steal someone's thunder'.
A
To frighten someone
B
To take credit or attention away from someone
C
To warn someone of danger
D
To defeat someone physically
Correct Answer: B. To take credit or attention away from someone
The idiom means to take attention or credit away from another person.
Question: Choose the correct meaning of 'to steal someone's thunder'.
A. To frighten someone
B. To take credit or attention away from someone
C. To warn someone of danger
D. To defeat someone physically
Correct Answer: B. To take credit or attention away from someone
Explanation: The idiom means to take attention or credit away from another person.
QID #13331
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Select the correctly spelt word.
A
Indispensible
B
Indespensable
C
Indispensable
D
Indispenzable
Correct Answer: C. Indispensable
'Indispensable' is the correct spelling.
Question: Select the correctly spelt word.
A. Indispensible
B. Indespensable
C. Indispensable
D. Indispenzable
Correct Answer: C. Indispensable
Explanation: 'Indispensable' is the correct spelling.
QID #13330
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Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL'.
A
Transient
B
Permanent
C
Delicate
D
Uncertain
Correct Answer: B. Permanent
'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time; 'Permanent' is its opposite.
Question: Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL'.
A. Transient
B. Permanent
C. Delicate
D. Uncertain
Correct Answer: B. Permanent
Explanation: 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time; 'Permanent' is its opposite.
QID #13329
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Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'OBDURATE'.
A
Yielding
B
Stubborn
C
Transparent
D
Prompt
Correct Answer: B. Stubborn
'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Question: Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'OBDURATE'.
A. Yielding
B. Stubborn
C. Transparent
D. Prompt
Correct Answer: B. Stubborn
Explanation: 'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
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