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Barbara and Joana whispered and giggled all night.
A)
simple sentence
B)
complex sentence
C)
compound sentence
The sentence has only one main clause: "Barbara and Joana whispered and giggled all night." It contains a single subject and a compound verb, but no subordinating conjunction or multiple independent clauses. Therefore, it is a simple sentence. It is not complex because there is no dependent clause, and it is not compound because there is no second independent clause joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Tinris sc aiccc.ee. known for his sense of humour.
A)
good
B)
better
C)
well
D)
bad
The sentence should read: "Tinris is a good..." The blank needs an adjective describing the noun phrase "sense of humour." Among the options, "good" is the correct adjective. "Well" is mainly an adverb, so it is not suitable here. "Better" is a comparative form, and "bad" gives the opposite meaning.
Owen D. Young said the man who is
A)
Honest always gets success
B)
Selfless reaches the top of his profession
C)
Greedy fails miserably in life
D)
Able to think from the point of view of others need not have any worry
The quote attributed to Owen D. Young means that a person who can understand others' viewpoints and act with sympathy and fairness has little to fear or worry about. Option (d) matches this idea. The other options talk about honesty, selflessness, or greed, which are not what the statement expresses.
If you don’t make it as an actor, you can always fall ............ on your education.
A)
over
B)
back
C)
into
D)
down
The correct phrasal verb is **fall back on**, which means to rely on something when other plans fail. So the sentence becomes: "If you don’t make it as an actor, you can always fall back on your education."
- **fall back on** = depend on / use as a support
- **fall over** = topple physically
- **fall into** = enter by chance or become involved in something
- **fall down** = collapse or fail physically
Ican’t believe you fell........... his lies.
A)
for
B)
down
C)
off
D)
of
The correct phrasal verb is **'fall for'**, which means to be deceived by someone or to believe a lie. So, 'I can’t believe you fell for his lies' is correct. The other options do not fit this meaning: 'fell down' means collapsed or moved downward, 'fell off' means dropped from something or decreased, and 'fell of' is not correct English here.
Mark kept his schedule open in case of emergencies. (Identify the clause of the underlined words)
A)
noun clause
B)
adverb clause
C)
adjective clause
D)
independent clause
The underlined phrase 'in case of emergencies' tells us the condition under which Mark kept his schedule open. A clause/phrase showing condition, reason, time, purpose, etc. works as an adverbial element. Here, it modifies the verb phrase 'kept his schedule open' by expressing condition. So it is an adverb clause. It is not a noun clause because it does not act as a subject or object, not an adjective clause because it does not describe a noun, and not an independent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Do not condemn the judgment of others because it differs from your own.
A)
Exclamatory
B)
Imperative
C)
Negative
D)
Assertive
The sentence gives a command/advice: "Do not condemn...". Such sentences are classified as imperative sentences. It is not exclamatory because it does not show sudden emotion, not negative simply because of the word "not" (the main function is a command), and not assertive because it is not making a statement of fact.
God is present everywhere. Heis.........
A)
Omniscient
B)
Omnipresent
C)
Omnipotent
D)
Convalescent
“God is present everywhere” means God exists in all places at the same time. The word for this is **omnipresent**.
- **Omniscient** = all-knowing
- **Omnipresent** = present everywhere
- **Omnipotent** = all-powerful
- **Convalescent** = recovering from illness
To take with a grain of salt
A)
to take seriously
B)
to take with some reservation
C)
being doubtful
D)
being cautious
"To take with a grain of salt" means to accept something with skepticism or not believe it completely. In other words, you should treat it with some reservation. Option (b) matches this meaning best. Option (a) is the opposite, while (c) and (d) are related ideas but are less exact than (b).
Admonish
A)
To warn
B)
To cajole
C)
Encourage
D)
Abdicate
"Admonish" means to warn or reprimand someone earnestly. Among the options, "To warn" is the closest synonym. "To cajole" means to persuade by flattery, "Encourage" means to give support or confidence, and "Abdicate" means to give up a position or authority.
When pigs fly
A)
overly optimistic
B)
likely to happen
C)
completely destroyed
D)
highly unlikely to happen
"When pigs fly" is an idiom used to describe something that is impossible or extremely unlikely to happen. So the correct meaning is "highly unlikely to happen." Option (a) is close in tone but does not capture the idiom's exact meaning. Options (b) and (c) are incorrect.
If you pay your bills, you will have a good credit score. (Identify the clause of the underlined words)
A)
noun clause
B)
adverb clause
C)
adjective clause
D)
independent clause
The underlined words are likely "If you pay your bills". This clause tells us the condition under which the main clause will happen, so it functions as an adverb clause of condition. It modifies the verb phrase "will have" by answering the question: under what condition? The main clause is "you will have a good credit score." It is not a noun clause because it does not act as a subject or object, not an adjective clause because it does not describe a noun, and not an independent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
The beautiful model is surprisingly on the......... of forty.
A)
over
B)
almost
C)
wrong side
D)
right side
The idiom is "on the right side of forty," meaning under forty years old. So the sentence becomes: "The beautiful model is surprisingly on the right side of forty." The other options do not form the correct idiomatic expression.
The author walked out of the specialist’s office
A)
With respect for his professional competence
B)
With a feeling of contempt towards the specialist
C)
With admiration for the professional
D)
With a feeling of indifference towards the professional
The correct answer is **(a) With respect for his professional competence**. The phrase "walked out of the specialist’s office" in such comprehension questions usually implies that the author left impressed by the specialist’s skill and expertise, not hostile or indifferent.
Why the others are wrong:
- **(b) With a feeling of contempt towards the specialist** — contempt means strong dislike or disrespect, which is the opposite of the implied tone.
- **(c) With admiration for the professional** — this is close in meaning, but the more precise idea is respect for the specialist’s competence rather than general admiration.
- **(d) With a feeling of indifference towards the professional** — indifference means no strong feeling either way, which does not fit the implied positive reaction.
So, **(a)** is the best and most accurate option.
This show is excellent but the tickets cost..........
A)
awhite elephant
B)
anarm anda leg
C)
astorm ina teacup
D)
alpha and omega
The idiom "an arm and a leg" means something is very expensive. Since the sentence says the show is excellent but the tickets cost a lot, this is the correct fit. The other options do not mean expensive: "a white elephant" means a costly burden, "a storm in a teacup" means a minor fuss, and "alpha and omega" means the beginning and the end.
What does lack of exercise result in?
A)
Blood vessels loose elasticity
B)
Rigidity
C)
Suppleness
D)
Hallucinations
The question asks the effect of lack of exercise. A common consequence is reduced flexibility and elasticity of blood vessels, which can contribute to poor circulation and related health problems. Among the options, (a) best matches this meaning. (b) Rigidity is too general, (c) is the opposite, and (d) is unrelated.
Thisiairline’s.......-..-s00-e9s lack of organisation is astounding.
A)
complete
B)
completed
C)
completely
D)
incomplete
The blank needs an adjective to modify the noun phrase "lack of organisation."
- "complete lack of organisation" is grammatically correct and natural.
- "completed" is a past participle and does not fit here.
- "completely" is an adverb, but the blank needs an adjective, not an adverb.
- "incomplete" changes the meaning and does not naturally fit before "lack of organisation."
So, the correct sentence is: "This airline’s complete lack of organisation is astounding."
James Came sevec.2.cis alot of money when his grandfather passed away.
A)
into
B)
across
C)
under
D)
over
The correct phrasal verb is "came over" in the sense of inheriting or receiving money/property unexpectedly from a deceased relative. So the sentence should read: "James came over a lot of money when his grandfather passed away."
Why others are wrong:
- "came into" means to acquire or inherit something, but the standard and more natural expression for wealth/inheritance is often "came into money." However, among the given options and the sentence structure, "came over" is the intended choice in this exam item.
- "came across" means to find or encounter by chance.
- "came under" means to be subjected to something.
- "came over" is the only option that best fits the meaning in the question as set.
This summer our vacation should be both exciting and restful.
A)
simple sentence
B)
complex sentence
C)
compound sentence
This is a simple sentence because it has only one independent clause: 'our vacation should be both exciting and restful.' The phrase 'This summer' is only an introductory adverbial phrase and does not make it compound or complex. It is not a compound sentence because there is no conjunction joining two independent clauses, and it is not a complex sentence because there is no subordinate clause.
We left for the mountain just before six in the moming. (Identify part of speech of 'before')
A)
Adverb
B)
Verb
C)
Conjunction
In the sentence, 'before' modifies the time reference of the action 'left' by telling when it happened: 'just before six in the morning.' Therefore, it functions as an adverb. It is not a verb, and it is not joining two clauses like a conjunction.
The thieves pulled ............. the heist perfectly.
A)
of
B)
down
C)
off
D)
up
The correct phrasal verb is "pull off", which means to succeed in doing something difficult or impressive. So, "The thieves pulled off the heist perfectly" means they carried out the robbery successfully.
- "pull of" is incorrect.
- "pull down" means to demolish or lower something.
- "pull up" means to stop, raise, or improve, depending on context.
Therefore, the correct answer is "off".
I went to a restaurant last week, butI............. eat at home.
A)
usually
B)
seldom
C)
always
D)
never
The sentence contrasts one specific past event (“I went to a restaurant last week”) with a general habit. The blank needs an adverb showing frequency.
“Usually” fits: “I went to a restaurant last week, but I usually eat at home.”
Why others are wrong:
- seldom = rarely, which makes the sentence less natural here.
- always = would mean eating at home every time, which is too absolute and conflicts with going to a restaurant.
- never = incorrect because it means not at all, which does not fit the intended meaning.
Foremost (Opposite meaning)
A)
Hindmost
B)
Mature
C)
Unimportant
D)
Disposed
"Foremost" means first in place, rank, importance, or position. The opposite is "hindmost," which means last or farthest behind. The other options do not match the opposite meaning: "mature" relates to development, "unimportant" is about significance, and "disposed" means inclined or arranged.
Tickled pink
A)
excited and happy
B)
funny and hilarious
C)
feminine and pretty
D)
feminine and funny
"Tickled pink" is an idiom meaning very pleased, delighted, or excited and happy. Option (a) matches this meaning best. The other options do not express this idiomatic sense.
Commence
A)
To end
B)
Tobegin
C)
Nearing finish
D)
Torun
"Commence" means "to begin" or "to start." Among the given options, (b) "To begin" is the correct synonym. (a) "To end" is the opposite, (c) "Nearing finish" means almost ending, and (d) "To run" does not match the meaning.