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English Easy

Choose the correctly formed sentence indicating ability in the past.

  • AShe could swim when she was young.
  • BShe can swim when she was young.
  • CShe could to swim when she was young.
  • DShe cans swim when she was young.
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Correct Answer: Option A — She could swim when she was young.
Explanation: 'Could' is the correct past tense modal form of 'can', used to indicate past ability, making 'She could swim when she was young' grammatically accurate.
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English Easy

Choose the correctly formed sentence using a modal verb for obligation.

  • AYou must to submit the report today.
  • BYou must submit the report today.
  • CYou must submitted the report today.
  • DYou must submitting the report today.
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Correct Answer: Option B — You must submit the report today.
Explanation: Modal verbs like 'must' are followed directly by the base form of the verb without 'to', making 'must submit' the grammatically correct construction.
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English Hard

Choose the correct sentence regarding the use of 'either...or'.

  • AEither John or Mary are responsible.
  • BEither John or Mary is responsible.
  • CEither John or Mary be responsible.
  • DEither John or Mary were responsible.
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Correct Answer: Option B — Either John or Mary is responsible.
Explanation: With 'either...or' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closer to it. Since 'Mary' is singular, the correct verb form is 'is', making option B correct.
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English Hard

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'If I ___ you, I would accept the offer.'

  • Aam
  • Bwas
  • Cwere
  • Dbe
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Correct Answer: Option C — were
Explanation: In conditional sentences expressing hypothetical situations, the subjunctive form 'were' is used regardless of subject, making 'If I were you' the grammatically correct structure.
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English Hard

Choose the correctly formed sentence using 'whom'.

  • AWhom is calling?
  • BTo whom did you give the letter?
  • CWhom is at the door?
  • DWhom called you yesterday?
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Correct Answer: Option B — To whom did you give the letter?
Explanation: 'Whom' is used as the object of a preposition or verb, making 'To whom did you give the letter?' the grammatically correct usage, unlike the subject-position errors in the other options.
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English Medium

Choose the correct sentence using 'less' versus 'fewer'.

  • AThere are less students in this class.
  • BThere are fewer students in this class.
  • CThere are less student in this class.
  • DThere is fewer students in this class.
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Correct Answer: Option B — There are fewer students in this class.
Explanation: 'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'students', while 'less' is reserved for uncountable nouns, making 'fewer students' the grammatically correct choice.
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English Hard

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Sporadic'.

  • AOccasional
  • BContinuous
  • CIrregular
  • DRandom
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Correct Answer: Option B — Continuous
Explanation: 'Sporadic' describes something that occurs at irregular intervals. Its antonym 'Continuous' means happening without interruption, the opposite of irregularity.
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English Hard

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Gregarious'.

  • ASociable
  • BReserved
  • CFriendly
  • DOutgoing
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reserved
Explanation: 'Gregarious' describes a person who is fond of company and sociable. Its antonym 'Reserved' describes someone who is shy or restrained in social settings.
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English Medium

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Altruistic'.

  • ASelfless
  • BSelfish
  • CGenerous
  • DCharitable
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Correct Answer: Option B — Selfish
Explanation: 'Altruistic' describes a selfless concern for the well-being of others. Its antonym 'Selfish' describes a focus primarily on one's own interests.
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English Hard

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Verbose'.

  • AWordy
  • BConcise
  • CLengthy
  • DTalkative
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Correct Answer: Option B — Concise
Explanation: 'Verbose' describes speech or writing that uses more words than necessary. Its antonym 'Concise' means expressing ideas clearly using few words.
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