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

"She has been playing the piano ___________ she was five years old."

a) since

b) while

c) until

d) for

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

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

b) The cat sat on the mat.

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

d) She is both smart and funny.

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

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

a) bleak

b) balmy

c) arid

d) ecstatic

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5. My cousin is a __________ artist and she has an exhibition next month.

a) terrible

b) terrific

c) talented

d) tenacious

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6. What is the plural of 'book'?

a) Bookys

b) Books

c) Bookies

d) Boox

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7. Which sentence has the correct grammar?

a) I goes to school.

b) They is playing in the park.

c) We am going to the beach tomorrow.

d) She goes to the supermarket.

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8. What is a common greeting in English?

a) Hello

b) Thank you

c) Goodbye

d) Sorry

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9. Fill in the blank: "Can I have ___ sugar, please?"

a) Much

b) Some

c) Any

d) Many

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10. Identify the correct sentence:

a) Me and my friend went to the movies.

b) My friend and I went to the movies.

c) My friend and me went to the movies.

d) I and my friend went to the movies.

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11. What is the past tense of the verb "go"?

a) Goed

b) Went

c) Goes

d) Gone

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12. Which sentence is a question?

a) The sun is shining today.

b) What is your name?

c) My name is John.

d) I like to play soccer.

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13. What is the meaning of the word "furniture"?

a) A type of food

b) A musical instrument

c) A mode of transportation

d) Items like chairs, tables, and beds

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14. The word "ubiquitous" means:

a) Limited, rare, or unique

b) Boring, tedious, or monotonous

c) Inappropriate or unsuitable

d) Present, appearing, or found everywhere

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

The company's ______ policy requires all employees to attend regular training sessions.

a) attendence

b) attandance

c) atendance

d) attendance

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16. 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) Sunny

b) Windy

c) Cloudy

d) Rainy

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17. 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) Introducing new technology gradually can be less risky.

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

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

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

After a long day at work, I like to ______ in front of the TV and watch my favorite shows.

a) unwind

b) underwind

c) rewound

d) overwind

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

a) childies

b) children

c) childen

d) childs

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20. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) redeem

b) retrieve

c) recognize

d) revise

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21. Choose the correct sentence:

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

b) The meeting was cancelled due bad weather.

c) The meeting was cancelled because the bad weather.

d) The meeting was cancelled because of bad weather.

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

a) To move through water using your body

b) To talk

c) To run

d) To jump

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23. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Recive

b) Recievee

c) Recieve

d) Receive

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24. Which of the following is an example of an adverbial phrase?

a) He sang the song with great enthusiasm.

b) She quickly ran to the store.

c) The dog chased the ball.

d) The child played with the toy.

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25. Choose the correct sentence.

a) They doesn't go to school

b) We am going to the cinema tonight.

c) He has lived here for three years.

d) She don't like ice cream.

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26. According to the passage, what is the main idea?
"Global warming has a significant impact on the planet's weather patterns, wildlife, and ecosystems."

a) The economic impact of climate change.

b) The history of climate change.

c) The effects of global warming on the planet.

d) The future of renewable energy.

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27. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

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

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

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

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28. Which sentence contains a relative clause?

a) The person who won the award was very happy.

b) I like swimming in the ocean.

c) The car that I rented was blue.

d) She always wears red shoes.

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

a) Puts

b) Putting

c) Putted

d) Put

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31. Which sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement?

a) My mom and dad are going on a vacation next week.

b) Neither of the boys was interested in playing basketball.

c) The team of doctors is going to perform the surgery.

d) The cat or the dogs are responsible for the mess.

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32. 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) could

b) can

c) should

d) must

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33. Choose the correct sentence:

a) He go to the park.

b) He going to the park.

c) He is go to the park.

d) He goes to the park.

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

a) prefers

b) avoids

c) enjoys

d) hates

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35. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

a) Him and me are going to the store.

b) She and I are going to the party.

c) Her and I are in the same class.

d) Me and him went to the beach.

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

"The team ___________ to the finals."

a) advance

b) advancing

c) advanced

d) advancedly

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37. How do you spell the word 'cat'?

a) K-A-D

b) C-A-D

c) K-A-T

d) C-A-T

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38. What is the meaning of the word "delicious"?

a) Ugly

b) Tasty

c) Sad

d) Angry

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

a) The swimming pool is closed.

b) I like swimming.

c) Swimming is my favorite activity.

d) She is a swimmer.

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40. Passage:

Alex was feeling very tired after a long day at work. He decided to stop by the grocery store on the way home to pick up some food for dinner. He walked down the aisles looking for the ingredients he needed. When he got to the checkout, he realised he had left his wallet at the office. He felt embarrassed and apologised to the cashier before leaving the store empty-handed.

What did Alex forget to bring with him to the grocery store?

a) His keys

b) His shopping list

c) His wallet

d) His phone

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