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English Hard

Identify the sentence with the correct use of the subjunctive mood.

  • AIf I was rich, I would travel the world.
  • BIf I were rich, I would travel the world.
  • CIf I am rich, I would travel the world.
  • DIf I will be rich, I would travel the world.
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Correct Answer: Option B — If I were rich, I would travel the world.
Explanation: The subjunctive mood for hypothetical or unreal conditions uses 'were' regardless of subject, making 'If I were rich' the grammatically correct form in formal English.
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32
English Hard

Choose the sentence with the correctly placed adverb.

  • AShe quickly finished always her homework.
  • BShe always quickly finished her homework.
  • CShe finished her homework quickly always.
  • DShe always finished quickly her homework.
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Correct Answer: Option B — She always quickly finished her homework.
Explanation: Adverbs of frequency like 'always' typically precede the main verb, while manner adverbs like 'quickly' follow closely before the verb, making 'She always quickly finished' the correct order.
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English Hard

Identify the correct use of 'since' versus 'for' in time expressions.

  • AI have lived here since five years.
  • BI have lived here for five years.
  • CI have lived here since 2019.
  • DBoth B and C are correct.
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Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C are correct.
Explanation: 'For' is used with a duration of time, such as 'for five years', while 'since' is used with a specific starting point, such as 'since 2019', making both B and C correct.
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34
English Hard

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence using a semicolon.

  • AI have a meeting; however I will call you later.
  • BI have a meeting, however; I will call you later.
  • CI have a meeting; however, I will call you later.
  • DI have a meeting however, I will call you later.
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Correct Answer: Option C — I have a meeting; however, I will call you later.
Explanation: A semicolon is used before a transitional adverb like 'however' when joining two independent clauses, followed by a comma after 'however', as correctly shown in option C.
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35
English Hard

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

  • ANeither the manager nor the employees was informed.
  • BNeither the manager nor the employees were informed.
  • CNeither the manager nor the employees are informed.
  • DNeither the manager nor the employees is informed.
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Correct Answer: Option B — Neither the manager nor the employees were informed.
Explanation: With 'neither...nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. Since 'employees' is plural, the correct verb form is 'were', making option B correct.
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36
English Hard

Choose the correct passive voice of the sentence: 'They are building a new bridge.'

  • AA new bridge was built by them.
  • BA new bridge is being built by them.
  • CA new bridge has been built by them.
  • DA new bridge is build by them.
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Correct Answer: Option B — A new bridge is being built by them.
Explanation: Since the original sentence is in the present continuous active tense, its correct passive form uses 'is being built', preserving the continuous aspect of the action.
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37
English Hard

Choose the correct antonym of 'Mundane'.

  • AOrdinary
  • BExtraordinary
  • CRoutine
  • DBoring
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Correct Answer: Option B — Extraordinary
Explanation: 'Mundane' means lacking interest or excitement, often referring to everyday matters. Its antonym 'Extraordinary' describes something remarkable or unusual.
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38
English Hard

Choose the correct synonym of 'Volatile'.

  • AStable
  • BUnpredictable
  • CCalm
  • DSteady
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Correct Answer: Option B — Unpredictable
Explanation: 'Volatile' means liable to change rapidly and unpredictably. 'Unpredictable' shares this same sense of instability and sudden change.
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39
English Hard

Choose the correct antonym of 'Coherent'.

  • ALogical
  • BIncoherent
  • CConsistent
  • DClear
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Correct Answer: Option B — Incoherent
Explanation: 'Coherent' means logical and consistent in expression. Its antonym 'Incoherent' describes something unclear or lacking logical connection.
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English Medium

"To bite the bullet" means:

  • ATo shoot someone
  • BTo endure painful situation stoically
  • CTo eat something hard
  • DTo fight bravely
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Correct Answer: Option B — To endure painful situation stoically
Explanation: The idiom "to bite the bullet" means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and stoicism. It originates from the practice of having patients bite on a bullet during surgery before anesthesia.
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