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

a) Goes

b) Went

c) Goed

d) Gone

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2. 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) overwind

b) rewound

c) underwind

d) unwind

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3. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) redeem

b) revise

c) retrieve

d) recognize

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4. The __________ weather made it difficult to drive.

a) irate

b) idle

c) icy

d) ivory

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5. Choose the correct spelling

a) Releventt

b) Relevent

c) Relevant

d) Relevvant

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6. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Recieve

b) Recive

c) Receive

d) Recievee

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7. Which of the following is a color?

a) Chair

b) Car

c) Table

d) Purple

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8. Choose the correct sentence:

a) The meeting was cancelled due bad weather.

b) The meeting was cancelled due to weather that was bad.

c) The meeting was cancelled because of bad weather.

d) The meeting was cancelled because the bad weather.

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

"The team ___________ to the finals."

a) advancing

b) advanced

c) advancedly

d) advance

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10. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She walked to the store yesterday.

b) She is walking to the store right now.

c) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

d) She walks to the store every day.

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11. Choose the correct sentence.

a) They doesn't go to school

b) He has lived here for three years.

c) We am going to the cinema tonight.

d) She don't like ice cream.

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12. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

a) Him and me are going to the store.

b) She and I are going to the party.

c) Me and him went to the beach.

d) Her and I are in the same class.

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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) Introducing new technology gradually can be less risky.

b) Keeping up with new technology is not important for businesses.

c) The cost of new technology is always justified in the long run.

d) Implementing all new technology at once is the best approach.

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

a) The coach complemented to the team

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

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

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

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15. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

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

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

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

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

a) A musical instrument

b) A type of food

c) A mode of transportation

d) Items like chairs, tables, and beds

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17. 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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18. Choose the correct sentence:

a) Neither of them has seen the movie.

b) Neither of them has saw the movie.

c) Neither of them have seen a movie.

d) Neither of them had seen the movie tomorrow.

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19. 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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20. Identify the correct sentence:

a) My friend and I went to the movies.

b) I and my friend went to the movies.

c) Me and my friend went to the movies.

d) My friend and me went to the movies.

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21. 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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22. Which sentence is a question?

a) The sun is shining today.

b) What is your name?

c) I like to play soccer.

d) My name is John.

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

a) Put

b) Puts

c) Putted

d) Putting

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

a) She is both smart and funny.

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

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

d) The cat sat on the mat.

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25. 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) Sunny

c) Windy

d) Rainy

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26. Which is not an example of a conjunction?

a) However

b) Because

c) Always

d) Not only

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

a) terrific

b) terrible

c) talented

d) tenacious

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28. 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) Practiced her recipe and techniques

b) Entered the competition

c) All of the above

d) Showed off her skills

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

John's __________ personality made him a successful salesman.

a) melancholic

b) reserved

c) outgoing

d) fickle

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30. Choose the correct sentence:

a) He goes to the park.

b) He go to the park.

c) He is go to the park.

d) He going to the park.

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

a) At

b) To

c) With

d) By

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

a) children

b) childen

c) childies

d) childs

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33. What is the plural of 'book'?

a) Bookys

b) Boox

c) Books

d) Bookies

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

a) Sad

b) Tired

c) Angry

d) Joyful

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35. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

a) She will go to the store.

b) He walked to school yesterday.

c) I am eating breakfast.

d) They have studied English.

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

a) foment

b) fetch

c) fetter

d) felicitate

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37. The word "enigma" means:

a) Confusion

b) Cliche

c) Puzzle

d) Irony

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

a) reigny

b) rany

c) rainy

d) rayny

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39. Which sentence has the correct grammar?

a) I goes to school.

b) They is playing in the park.

c) We am going to the beach tomorrow.

d) She goes to the supermarket.

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40. 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) forgottened

c) forgets

d) forgot

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