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1. The __________ weather made it difficult to drive.

a) ivory

b) icy

c) irate

d) idle

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

a) Sad

b) Ugly

c) Angry

d) Tasty

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3. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling angry or frustrated

b) Feeling good or pleased

c) Feeling sad or upset

d) Feeling scared or nervous

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

a) To move through water using your body

b) To run

c) To jump

d) To talk

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

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

b) The coach complemented to the team

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

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

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

b) Introducing new technology gradually can be less risky.

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

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

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7. Which word is a synonym for "sad"?

a) pleased

b) angry

c) somber

d) tired

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

a) childies

b) children

c) childen

d) childs

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

a) Tired

b) Angry

c) Sad

d) Joyful

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10. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:

"She was ____ when she heard the news."

a) happily

b) devastated

c) excitedly

d) shockedly

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

a) Putted

b) Putting

c) Put

d) Puts

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12. 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) must

c) should

d) can

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13. What is the plural of 'book'?

a) Bookys

b) Boox

c) Books

d) Bookies

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

a) Some

b) Any

c) Many

d) Much

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15. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

a) I am eating breakfast.

b) He walked to school yesterday.

c) She will go to the store.

d) They have studied English.

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16. Which of the following is an example of an emphatic sentence?

a) I did do my homework!

b) The sun rises in the east.

c) The cat sat on the mat.

d) I like pizza.

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17. 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) Egypitian

b) Egyption

c) Egyptian

d) Egypcian

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18. Passage:

Sarah had always loved baking, so she decided to enter a baking competition at the county fair. She spent weeks practising her recipe and perfecting her techniques. On the day of the competition, she was nervous but excited to show off her skills. When the judges tasted her dessert, they were impressed by the flavour and texture. Sarah won first prize and felt proud of her accomplishment.

What did Sarah do to prepare for the baking competition?

a) Entered the competition

b) Showed off her skills

c) All of the above

d) Practiced her recipe and techniques

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

a) To look at words and understand them

b) To listen

c) To speak

d) To write

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20. The word "enigma" means:

a) Irony

b) Puzzle

c) Cliche

d) Confusion

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21. Which sentence is a question?

a) My name is John.

b) The sun is shining today.

c) What is your name?

d) I like to play soccer.

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22. Which of the following is the correct way to use a colon?

a) He told me to: call him when I arrived.

b) The sky was blue: the birds were chirping.

c) John said: "I'm hungry."

d) She had two goals in life: to travel the world and to write a book.

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23. Choose the correct sentence.

a) She don't like ice cream.

b) We am going to the cinema tonight.

c) They doesn't go to school

d) He has lived here for three years.

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24. Which of the following words is a verb?

a) Table

b) Yellow

c) Happy

d) Run

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25. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) revise

b) redeem

c) retrieve

d) recognize

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26. 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 phone

d) His wallet

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

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

a) whispering

b) whispers

c) whisper

d) whispered

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

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

a) arid

b) bleak

c) ecstatic

d) balmy

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29. What is the opposite of 'hot'?

a) Wet

b) Cold

c) Big

d) Dry

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

a) I like swimming.

b) Swimming is my favorite activity.

c) The swimming pool is closed.

d) She is a swimmer.

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

a) She is both smart and funny.

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

c) The cat sat on the mat.

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

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32. 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) overwind

b) underwind

c) unwind

d) rewound

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33. Identify the correct sentence:

a) My friend and me 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 I went to the movies.

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34. Which is not an example of a conjunction?

a) Always

b) However

c) Because

d) Not only

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35. 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 effects of global warming on the planet.

b) The future of renewable energy.

c) The history of climate change.

d) The economic impact of climate change.

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36. Which of the following is an adverb?

a) house

b) chair

c) happy

d) slowly

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37. 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) Eggs

b) Milk

c) Sugar

d) Bread

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

a) The running man

b) I love running

c) Running is my favorite hobby

d) To run is fun

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39. 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) give up

b) take up

c) bring in

d) put off

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

"If you don't know the ___________ of a word, you can look it up in the dictionary."

a) meaning

b) means

c) meant

d) mean

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