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1. Which is not an example of a conjunction?

a) Because

b) Always

c) Not only

d) However

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2. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

a) She and I are going to the party.

b) Him and me are going to the store.

c) Me and him went to the beach.

d) Her and I are in the same class.

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

a) enjoys

b) prefers

c) avoids

d) hates

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4. The word "enigma" means:

a) Cliche

b) Confusion

c) Irony

d) Puzzle

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5. Choose the correct sentence:

a) He is go to the park.

b) He go to the park.

c) He going to the park.

d) He goes to the park.

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

a) Swimming is my favorite activity.

b) The swimming pool is closed.

c) I like swimming.

d) She is a swimmer.

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

a) Joyful

b) Tired

c) Angry

d) Sad

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8. 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) for

c) while

d) until

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9. Which of the following words is an adverb?

a) Beach

b) Quickly

c) Happy

d) Computer

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10. 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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11. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Experyence

b) Experiance

c) Experiencee

d) Experience

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12. Which word is spelt correctly?

a) Acomodation

b) Accomodation

c) Acommodation

d) Accommodation

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13. Choose the correct sentence:

a) Neither of them has seen the movie.

b) Neither of them has saw the movie.

c) Neither of them had seen the movie tomorrow.

d) Neither of them have seen a movie.

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14. 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) Met her colleagues

b) Designed logos and created graphics

c) Went on a tour

d) All of the above

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15. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling scared or nervous

b) Feeling good or pleased

c) Feeling angry or frustrated

d) Feeling sad or upset

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16. Which of the following is a color?

a) Chair

b) Purple

c) Car

d) Table

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17. Which sentence has the correct grammar?

a) They is playing in the park.

b) We am going to the beach tomorrow.

c) I goes to school.

d) She goes to the supermarket.

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18. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:

"She was ____ when she heard the news."

a) happily

b) devastated

c) shockedly

d) excitedly

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

a) A mode of transportation

b) A type of food

c) A musical instrument

d) Items like chairs, tables, and beds

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20. According to the weather report, it's going to be a ______ day today.

a) rany

b) reigny

c) rainy

d) rayny

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21. "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) liking

b) hobby

c) profession

d) dislike

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22. 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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23. Can you please __________ me a glass of water?

a) foment

b) felicitate

c) fetter

d) fetch

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24. 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) Cloudy

b) Rainy

c) Windy

d) Sunny

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

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

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

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

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

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26. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) redeem

b) revise

c) recognize

d) retrieve

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27. What is the plural of 'book'?

a) Books

b) Bookies

c) Bookys

d) Boox

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28. The word "ubiquitous" means:

a) Boring, tedious, or monotonous

b) Inappropriate or unsuitable

c) Limited, rare, or unique

d) Present, appearing, or found everywhere

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29. Which of the following is an adverb?

a) happy

b) house

c) slowly

d) chair

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30. The __________ weather made it difficult to drive.

a) icy

b) irate

c) ivory

d) idle

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31. 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) banefits

b) benifits

c) beenefits

d) benefits

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

The company's new policy on sustainability is a __________ change from their previous practices.

a) radical

b) erratic

c) trivial

d) mundane

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33. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She walked to the store yesterday.

b) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

c) She walks to the store every day.

d) She is walking to the store right now.

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34. What is the opposite of 'hot'?

a) Dry

b) Wet

c) Big

d) Cold

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

a) Puts

b) Putted

c) Put

d) Putting

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36. Passage:

In many countries, tipping is a common practice. While it is not always required, it is often expected as a way of showing appreciation for good service. The amount of the tip can vary depending on the location and the quality of the service. In some places, such as the United States, it is customary to leave a tip of 15-20% of the total bill at a restaurant. However, in other places, such as Japan, tipping is not expected and can even be seen as insulting.

What is the purpose of tipping in many countries?

a) To show appreciation for good service.

b) To make up for poor service.

c) To save money on the bill.

d) To support local businesses.

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

"The team ___________ to the finals."

a) advancedly

b) advance

c) advancing

d) advanced

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38. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a) acknoledge

b) separate

c) recieve

d) embarass

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39. 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) Bread

c) Milk

d) Eggs

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

a) children

b) childies

c) childs

d) childen

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