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1. Which of the following words is an adverb?

a) Happy

b) Quickly

c) Beach

d) Computer

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2. Choose the correct sentence:

a) Neither of them had seen the movie tomorrow.

b) Neither of them has seen the movie.

c) Neither of them have seen a movie.

d) Neither of them has saw the movie.

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3. Passage: ______________ our surprise, the movie was actually very good. We thought it would be terrible.
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence?

a) To

b) By

c) With

d) At

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4. 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) will receive

b) received

c) had received

d) have received

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

The article discusses the ______ of renewable energy and how it can help reduce carbon emissions.

a) beenefits

b) benefits

c) benifits

d) banefits

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

a) Eating

b) Eats

c) Eaten

d) Ate

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7. What is the opposite of 'hot'?

a) Cold

b) Big

c) Dry

d) Wet

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8. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) redeem

b) revise

c) retrieve

d) recognize

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9. Which of the following words is a verb?

a) Run

b) Yellow

c) Table

d) Happy

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10. 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 phone

b) His shopping list

c) His wallet

d) His keys

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11. 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) can

b) could

c) must

d) should

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12. The word "enigma" means:

a) Irony

b) Cliche

c) Puzzle

d) Confusion

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13. The word "ubiquitous" means:

a) Limited, rare, or unique

b) Present, appearing, or found everywhere

c) Inappropriate or unsuitable

d) Boring, tedious, or monotonous

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14. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a) acknoledge

b) separate

c) embarass

d) recieve

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15. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She walks to the store every day.

b) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

c) She walked to the store yesterday.

d) She is walking to the store right now.

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

a) Joyful

b) Angry

c) Tired

d) Sad

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17. Which sentence contains a relative clause?

a) I like swimming in the ocean.

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

c) She always wears red shoes.

d) The car that I rented was blue.

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

a) To run

b) To move through water using your body

c) To jump

d) To talk

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19. Passage:

Jane had always loved baking, and her friends had been telling her for years that she should start her own business. After much consideration, she finally decided to take the leap and open a bakery. Her first few months were tough, and she had to work long hours to keep up with demand. However, with some hard work and dedication, her bakery started to gain a reputation for its delicious treats, and business began to boom. Now, she is a successful entrepreneur and has even opened a second location.

What can be inferred about Jane from the passage?

a) Jane's bakery was successful from the beginning.

b) Jane's friends were supportive of her decision to open a bakery.

c) Jane was eager to start her own business.

d) Jane's hard work never paid off.

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20. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

a) She will go to the store.

b) They have studied English.

c) He walked to school yesterday.

d) I am eating breakfast.

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21. 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) All of the above

c) Showed off her skills

d) Practiced her recipe and techniques

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

a) angry

b) pleased

c) somber

d) tired

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

a) C-A-D

b) K-A-D

c) K-A-T

d) C-A-T

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24. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Experiance

b) Experience

c) Experyence

d) Experiencee

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

a) tenacious

b) talented

c) terrible

d) terrific

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26. Which sentence is a question?

a) What is your name?

b) I like to play soccer.

c) My name is John.

d) The sun is shining today.

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

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

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

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

d) The coach complemented to the team

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28. 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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29. 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) attandance

b) attendance

c) atendance

d) attendence

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30. Choose the correct sentence.

a) She don't like ice cream.

b) We am going to the cinema tonight.

c) He has lived here for three years.

d) They doesn't go to school

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31. Which is not an example of a conjunction?

a) However

b) Not only

c) Because

d) Always

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

"She had _______ to do her homework before going to the party."

a) forgotten

b) forgets

c) forgottened

d) forgot

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

a) children

b) childen

c) childies

d) childs

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34. 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 economic impact of climate change.

d) The history of climate change.

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35. Jack is feeling under the weather today. He woke up with a headache and a runny nose. He has a lot of work to do, but he can't concentrate. He decides to take a nap and hopes he feels better after.
What does "under the weather" mean?

a) Feeling confused

b) Feeling angry

c) Feeling ill

d) Feeling happy

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36. Which sentence has the correct grammar?

a) We am going to the beach tomorrow.

b) She goes to the supermarket.

c) They is playing in the park.

d) I goes to school.

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

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

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

c) She is both smart and funny.

d) The cat sat on the mat.

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

The teacher __________ the students to complete the assignment by next week.

a) taught

b) made

c) forced

d) reminded

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39. Which word is spelt correctly?

a) Acomodation

b) Acommodation

c) Accomodation

d) Accommodation

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

a) Tasty

b) Angry

c) Sad

d) Ugly

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