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Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "The master was annoyed _____ the servant."

  • AWith
  • BFor
  • COn
  • DAt
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Correct Answer: Option A — With
Explanation: The adjective "annoyed" is commonly followed by the preposition "with" when referring to a person who causes irritation. Therefore, the correct sentence is "The master was annoyed with the servant." This means that the master felt displeased or irritated because of the servant's behavior or actions.
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English Medium

Which of the following is the best antonym of "Heal"?

  • ARecover
  • BWound
  • CInjure
  • DRepair
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Correct Answer: Option C — Injure
Explanation: The word "Heal" means to restore health, cure an injury, or make someone or something healthy again. The opposite of heal is injure, which means to cause physical harm or damage. Although "wound" can also function as an opposite in some contexts, "injure" is the more direct and commonly accepted antonym in English vocabulary and competitive examinations.
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English Medium

Choose the correct preposition to complete the proverb: "Charity begins _____ home."

  • AAt
  • BWith
  • CIn
  • DFrom
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Correct Answer: Option A — At
Explanation: The correct English proverb is "Charity begins at home." It means that a person should first fulfill responsibilities toward their own family and close community before helping others. The preposition "at" is the standard and grammatically correct choice in this well-known expression, making the sentence both idiomatic and accurate
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English Medium

Which of the following is the best synonym of "Accolade"?

  • AAll of these
  • BAward
  • CSalute
  • DApproval
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Correct Answer: Option A — All of these
Explanation: The word "Accolade" refers to praise, recognition, honor, or an expression of approval given for an achievement. Depending on the context, it can mean an award, a salute, or approval. Since all three options are closely related to the idea of recognition and honor, "All of these" is the most appropriate answer.
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English Medium

Which word is the closest synonym of "Reluctant"?

  • AWilling
  • BEager
  • CReady
  • DUnwilling
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Correct Answer: Option D — Unwilling
Explanation: The word "Reluctant" means hesitant, unwilling, or not eager to do something. A reluctant person may act only after persuasion or because it is necessary. Therefore, "Unwilling" is the closest synonym. The other options—Willing, Eager, and Ready—express a positive desire to act and are opposite in meaning.
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English Medium

Which word is the closest synonym of "Assemble"?

  • ADisperse
  • BCollect
  • CScatter
  • DSeparate
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Correct Answer: Option B — Collect
Explanation: The word "Assemble" means to gather, bring together, or collect people or things in one place. "Collect" has a very similar meaning and is therefore the closest synonym. The other options—Disperse, Scatter, and Separate—are antonyms because they mean to spread apart rather than bring together.
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English Medium

"Our appeals _____ the municipality have had no effect."

  • AWith
  • BTo
  • CAt
  • DHer
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Correct Answer: Option B — To
Explanation: The noun "appeal" is commonly followed by the preposition "to" when referring to a request made to a person, organization, or authority. Therefore, the correct sentence is "Our appeals to the municipality have had no effect." This means that requests or pleas made to the municipal authorities did not produce the desired result or response.
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English Medium

"She was smiling _____ her husband."

  • AAt
  • BWith
  • CHim
  • DThat
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Correct Answer: Option A — At
Explanation: The verb "smile" is commonly followed by the preposition "at" when the smile is directed toward a person. Therefore, the correct sentence is "She was smiling at her husband." This indicates that she was expressing happiness, affection, or friendliness toward him through her smile.
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English Medium

"Don't judge a book _____ its cover."

  • ABy
  • BWith
  • CFrom
  • DUs
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Correct Answer: Option A — By
Explanation: The correct and widely used English proverb is "Don't judge a book by its cover." It means that you should not form an opinion about someone or something based solely on appearance. The proverb encourages people to look beyond outward looks and consider a person's character, abilities, or true qualities before making judgments.
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English Medium

"The team then reports back to the base _____ their satellite phones."

  • AOn
  • BBy
  • CWith
  • DThrough
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Correct Answer: Option C — With
Explanation: The preposition "with" is used to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action. In this sentence, satellite phones are the means by which the team communicates with the base. Therefore, "The team then reports back to the base with their satellite phones" is the most appropriate choice among the given options.
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