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1. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Experiencee

b) Experiance

c) Experience

d) Experyence

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2. Passage:

It is important for businesses to keep up with new technology. It helps them stay competitive and makes their work more efficient. However, new technology can also be expensive, and it's not always clear whether the investment will pay off in the long run. One way to mitigate the risk is to gradually introduce new technology over time, rather than trying to implement everything at once.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

a) Keeping up with new technology is not important for businesses.

b) Implementing all new technology at once is the best approach.

c) The cost of new technology is always justified in the long run.

d) Introducing new technology gradually can be less risky.

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3. The word "enigma" means:

a) Confusion

b) Irony

c) Cliche

d) Puzzle

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4. Choose the correct spelling

a) Relevent

b) Relevvant

c) Releventt

d) Relevant

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5. Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?

a) After I finished my work, I went for a walk.

b) She is both smart and funny.

c) The cat sat on the mat.

d) I like pizza, but my friend likes sushi.

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6. Which is not an example of a conjunction?

a) However

b) Not only

c) Always

d) Because

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7. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

"I would have come to the party if I _______ an invitation."

a) had received

b) have received

c) will receive

d) received

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8. Passage: He __________ be home by 7 p.m. He has a meeting at 6 p.m. but it should not last long.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?

a) must

b) could

c) can

d) should

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9. Passage: John always __________ to listen to classical music. He doesn't like jazz or pop.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?

a) avoids

b) prefers

c) enjoys

d) hates

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10. Fill in the blank: "I ____ my keys on the table."

a) Put

b) Putting

c) Putted

d) Puts

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11. Passage:

The government is planning to __________ a new law that will increase taxes for the wealthy. The new law is aimed at reducing the budget deficit.

Which phrasal verb correctly completes the sentence?

a) put off

b) give up

c) take up

d) bring in

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12. Yesterday, Alex went to the store and bought some groceries. She got some eggs, bread, milk, and cheese. When she got home, she realised that she forgot about sugar.
What did Alex forget to buy?

a) Sugar

b) Milk

c) Eggs

d) Bread

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13. Which sentence uses the word "complement" correctly?

a) The coach complemented to the team

b) I cannot think of a complement to your new haircut.

c) The restaurant offered a complementary drink in every meal.

d) The colors of the painting complement each other well.

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14. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

"The ___________ of the new restaurant has been postponed."

a) opened

b) opening

c) openly

d) open

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15. What is the plural form of "child"?

a) childies

b) childs

c) children

d) childen

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16. What is the past participle of the verb "to eat"?

a) Eating

b) Eaten

c) Eats

d) Ate

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17. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a) separate

b) embarass

c) recieve

d) acknoledge

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18. Passage: The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. It was a perfect day for a picnic in the park. John and his friends had been planning this picnic for weeks. They brought sandwiches, fruit, and drinks to share. As they were enjoying their lunch, a group of musicians came and played some lovely tunes. They all had a wonderful time.

Which word best describes the weather in the passage?

a) Rainy

b) Sunny

c) Windy

d) Cloudy

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19. Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

a) She is a swimmer.

b) I like swimming.

c) Swimming is my favorite activity.

d) The swimming pool is closed.

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20. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Recievee

b) Receive

c) Recive

d) Recieve

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21. Choose the correct sentence:

a) He is go to the park.

b) He go to the park.

c) He goes to the park.

d) He going to the park.

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22. Identify the correct sentence:

a) My friend and I went to the movies.

b) I and my friend went to the movies.

c) Me and my friend went to the movies.

d) My friend and me went to the movies.

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23. What is a synonym for the word "happy"?

a) Joyful

b) Sad

c) Tired

d) Angry

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24. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

I'm planning to visit the ______ exhibit at the museum next week.

a) Egyptian

b) Egypitian

c) Egypcian

d) Egyption

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25. In the following sentence: "I can swim." What does the word "swim" mean?

a) To jump

b) To move through water using your body

c) To run

d) To talk

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26. In the following sentence, "I like to read books", what does the word 'read' mean?

a) To speak

b) To listen

c) To write

d) To look at words and understand them

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27. What is the plural of 'book'?

a) Boox

b) Bookys

c) Bookies

d) Books

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28. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

"The teacher asked the students to _______ quietly during the exam."

a) whisper

b) whispers

c) whispered

d) whispering

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29. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

b) She is walking to the store right now.

c) She walks to the store every day.

d) She walked to the store yesterday.

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30. Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

a) The running man

b) Running is my favorite hobby

c) I love running

d) To run is fun

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31. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a) He dont like coffee.

b) They is going to the beach.

c) You was very late.

d) She has a new job.

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32. Passage:

Emily was excited to start her new job as a graphic designer. On her first day, she met her colleagues and was given a tour of the office. She was introduced to her boss, who showed her the project she would be working on. She spent the day designing logos and creating graphics for the project. When she finished, her boss praised her work and told her she had done a great job.

What did Emily do on her first day of work?

a) All of the above

b) Went on a tour

c) Met her colleagues

d) Designed logos and created graphics

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33. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) redeem

b) revise

c) recognize

d) retrieve

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34. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

Despite the __________ weather, we decided to go for a hike.

a) balmy

b) arid

c) bleak

d) ecstatic

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35. What is the opposite of 'hot'?

a) Cold

b) Wet

c) Big

d) Dry

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36. What is a common greeting in English?

a) Thank you

b) Sorry

c) Hello

d) Goodbye

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37. "John has a penchant for baking, so he spends his weekends making cakes and cookies."

In the sentence, what does the word "penchant" mean?

a) hobby

b) liking

c) dislike

d) profession

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38. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

a) We were lost; we didn't know where to go.

b) She went to the store, bought some bread and milk, and went back home.

c) I'm not sure what to do, however, I think we should ask for help.

d) He said. he was sorry, yet he didn't seem to mean it.

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39. Which of the following is a color?

a) Chair

b) Purple

c) Table

d) Car

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40. Choose the correct sentence:

a) The meeting was cancelled due bad weather.

b) The meeting was cancelled because the bad weather.

c) The meeting was cancelled due to weather that was bad.

d) The meeting was cancelled because of bad weather.

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