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

a) To listen

b) To look at words and understand them

c) To write

d) To speak

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

a) The running man

b) I love running

c) To run is fun

d) Running is my favorite hobby

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

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

b) The cat sat on the mat.

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

d) She is both smart and funny.

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

a) Puts

b) Put

c) Putted

d) Putting

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

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

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

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

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

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7. 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) meant

b) meaning

c) means

d) mean

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

a) hates

b) enjoys

c) avoids

d) prefers

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9. 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) attendance

c) atendance

d) attandance

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10. Identify the correct sentence:

a) Me and my friend went to the movies.

b) My friend and me went to the movies.

c) My friend and I went to the movies.

d) I and my friend went to the movies.

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11. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

a) He walked to school yesterday.

b) They have studied English.

c) She will go to the store.

d) I am eating breakfast.

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12. 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) Windy

b) Rainy

c) Sunny

d) Cloudy

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

a) K-A-T

b) C-A-T

c) C-A-D

d) K-A-D

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14. Which of the following words is an adverb?

a) Beach

b) Computer

c) Quickly

d) Happy

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15. 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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16. What is the past tense of the verb "go"?

a) Went

b) Gone

c) Goes

d) Goed

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17. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling angry or frustrated

b) Feeling good or pleased

c) Feeling scared or nervous

d) Feeling sad or upset

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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) Practiced her recipe and techniques

d) All of the above

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

a) At

b) With

c) By

d) To

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20. 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) bring in

d) take up

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21. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a) They is going to the beach.

b) He dont like coffee.

c) You was very late.

d) She has a new job.

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22. 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 support local businesses.

b) To save money on the bill.

c) To make up for poor service.

d) To show appreciation for good service.

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23. Which word is spelt correctly?

a) Accomodation

b) Accommodation

c) Acomodation

d) Acommodation

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

"The team ___________ to the finals."

a) advanced

b) advancedly

c) advancing

d) advance

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25. Choose the correct sentence:

a) He go to the park.

b) He is go to the park.

c) He going to the park.

d) He goes to the park.

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

a) A type of food

b) A mode of transportation

c) Items like chairs, tables, and beds

d) A musical instrument

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27. 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 jump

d) To run

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

a) Many

b) Much

c) Any

d) Some

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29. 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 angry

b) Feeling happy

c) Feeling ill

d) Feeling confused

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

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

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

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

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

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31. 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) ecstatic

d) arid

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32. "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) dislike

b) liking

c) profession

d) hobby

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33. 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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34. Which of the following words is a verb?

a) Run

b) Yellow

c) Happy

d) Table

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35. Which sentence contains a relative clause?

a) I like swimming in the ocean.

b) She always wears red shoes.

c) The car that I rented was blue.

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

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36. 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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37. What is the opposite of 'hot'?

a) Wet

b) Dry

c) Big

d) Cold

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38. 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) can

c) could

d) should

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39. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Experiance

b) Experyence

c) Experience

d) Experiencee

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40. Which of the following is an adverb?

a) happy

b) chair

c) house

d) slowly

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