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1. 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) bring in

b) give up

c) put off

d) take up

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2. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She is walking to the store right now.

b) She walks to the store every day.

c) She walked to the store yesterday.

d) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

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3. 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) means

b) mean

c) meaning

d) meant

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4. Which sentence contains a relative clause?

a) She always wears red shoes.

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

c) I like swimming in the ocean.

d) The car that I rented was blue.

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

a) The cat sat on the mat.

b) I like pizza.

c) The sun rises in the east.

d) I did do my homework!

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6. The word "enigma" means:

a) Puzzle

b) Cliche

c) Confusion

d) Irony

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

a) Putting

b) Putted

c) Puts

d) Put

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8. 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) attendance

b) attandance

c) atendance

d) attendence

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

a) K-A-T

b) C-A-D

c) K-A-D

d) C-A-T

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10. The __________ weather made it difficult to drive.

a) ivory

b) icy

c) idle

d) irate

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11. Which sentence has the correct grammar?

a) They is playing in the park.

b) She goes to the supermarket.

c) We am going to the beach tomorrow.

d) I goes to school.

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12. 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 happy

d) Feeling ill

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13. 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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14. What is the meaning of the word "delicious"?

a) Sad

b) Angry

c) Tasty

d) Ugly

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15. Identify the correct sentence:

a) I and my friend went to the movies.

b) Me and my friend went to the movies.

c) My friend and I went to the movies.

d) My friend and me went to the movies.

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

a) rany

b) rayny

c) reigny

d) rainy

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18. 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 phone

c) His shopping list

d) His wallet

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

a) Ate

b) Eats

c) Eating

d) Eaten

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

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

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

c) She is both smart and funny.

d) The cat sat on the mat.

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21. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling good or pleased

b) Feeling angry or frustrated

c) Feeling sad or upset

d) Feeling scared or nervous

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

a) To jump

b) To move through water using your body

c) To talk

d) To run

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23. 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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24. 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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25. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

a) He walked to school yesterday.

b) They have studied English.

c) I am eating breakfast.

d) She will go to the store.

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

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

a) whisper

b) whispers

c) whispered

d) whispering

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27. What is a common greeting in English?

a) Goodbye

b) Hello

c) Thank you

d) Sorry

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28. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

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

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

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

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29. Choose the correct sentence.

a) We am going to the cinema tonight.

b) She don't like ice cream.

c) They doesn't go to school

d) He has lived here for three years.

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

a) He sang the song with great enthusiasm.

b) The dog chased the ball.

c) The child played with the toy.

d) She quickly ran to the store.

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31. Which of the following words is a verb?

a) Run

b) Table

c) Yellow

d) Happy

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

a) Items like chairs, tables, and beds

b) A mode of transportation

c) A musical instrument

d) A type of food

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33. 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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34. Which sentence uses the word "complement" correctly?

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

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

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

d) The coach complemented to the team

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35. 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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36. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Experience

b) Experyence

c) Experiance

d) Experiencee

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37. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a) separate

b) recieve

c) embarass

d) acknoledge

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38. Choose the correct spelling

a) Relevvant

b) Relevent

c) Relevant

d) Releventt

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

a) childs

b) childies

c) children

d) childen

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40. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) redeem

b) retrieve

c) recognize

d) revise

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