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1. Which is not an example of a conjunction?

a) Not only

b) Always

c) However

d) Because

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2. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a) separate

b) recieve

c) embarass

d) acknoledge

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

a) The cat sat on the mat.

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

c) She is both smart and funny.

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

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4. 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) attendence

d) atendance

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5. 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) while

b) for

c) until

d) since

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

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

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

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

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

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7. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:

"She was ____ when she heard the news."

a) shockedly

b) excitedly

c) devastated

d) happily

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8. 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) underwind

b) overwind

c) unwind

d) rewound

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9. Which sentence has the correct grammar?

a) She goes to the supermarket.

b) I goes to school.

c) We am going to the beach tomorrow.

d) They is playing in the park.

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10. Which sentence is a question?

a) What is your name?

b) My name is John.

c) I like to play soccer.

d) The sun is shining today.

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11. 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) take up

b) put off

c) bring in

d) give up

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12. 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) Practiced her recipe and techniques

c) Showed off her skills

d) All of the above

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13. Can you please __________ me a glass of water?

a) fetch

b) foment

c) felicitate

d) fetter

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14. Choose the correct spelling

a) Releventt

b) Relevvant

c) Relevent

d) Relevant

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15. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She is walking to the store right now.

b) She walked to the store yesterday.

c) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

d) She walks to the store every day.

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16. Choose the correct sentence:

a) Neither of them has seen the movie.

b) Neither of them have seen a movie.

c) Neither of them has saw the movie.

d) Neither of them had seen the movie tomorrow.

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17. Which word is spelt correctly?

a) Acommodation

b) Acomodation

c) Accommodation

d) Accomodation

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

a) Any

b) Some

c) Much

d) Many

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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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 economic impact of climate change.

b) The future of renewable energy.

c) The effects of global warming on the planet.

d) The history of climate change.

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22. Which of the following is an adverb?

a) chair

b) house

c) slowly

d) happy

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23. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a) He dont like coffee.

b) They is going to the beach.

c) You was very late.

d) She has a new job.

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

a) Putted

b) Putting

c) Put

d) Puts

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

a) prefers

b) avoids

c) hates

d) enjoys

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26. 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) reminded

b) made

c) forced

d) taught

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27. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Recieve

b) Recievee

c) Receive

d) Recive

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28. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Experience

b) Experiance

c) Experyence

d) Experiencee

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29. Which of the following words is an adverb?

a) Happy

b) Computer

c) Quickly

d) Beach

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30. Identify the correct sentence:

a) Me and my friend went to the movies.

b) My friend and me went to the movies.

c) I and my friend went to the movies.

d) My friend and I went to the movies.

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31. What is the past tense of the verb "go"?

a) Goes

b) Goed

c) Gone

d) Went

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32. What is the plural of 'book'?

a) Bookys

b) Bookies

c) Boox

d) Books

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33. 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) Sunny

c) Rainy

d) Cloudy

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34. 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 ill

c) Feeling angry

d) Feeling happy

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

"The team ___________ to the finals."

a) advancing

b) advanced

c) advance

d) advancedly

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

a) I did do my homework!

b) The cat sat on the mat.

c) I like pizza.

d) The sun rises in the east.

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37. 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 make up for poor service.

c) To show appreciation for good service.

d) To save money on the bill.

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38. Which sentence contains a relative clause?

a) The car that I rented was blue.

b) She always wears red shoes.

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

d) I like swimming in the ocean.

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39. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling angry or frustrated

b) Feeling sad or upset

c) Feeling scared or nervous

d) Feeling good or pleased

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

a) At

b) By

c) With

d) To

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