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Question 1 View Details
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years', what is the antonym of the word 'reduce'?
Correct A. increase
B. decrease
C. enhance
D. improve

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'By the time I ______ home, it was already midnight'?
Correct A. had been
B. was being
C. were being
D. had been being

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year', what is the meaning of the word 'significantly'?
A. slightly
B. moderately
Correct C. substantially
D. marginally

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details
What is the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the sentence 'By the time I ______ been to the party, it was already midnight'?
Correct A. had
B. has
C. had had
D. had been

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years', what is the synonym of the word 'reduce'?
Correct A. decrease
B. lower
C. minimize
D. reduce

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
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The passage is a description of a beautiful day.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of lexical and structural nuances. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not very warm.
Correct C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not very warm, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not very warm, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the sound of birds chirping could be heard in the distance.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7 View Details
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The passage is a description of the effects of a new policy.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective.
Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective, but it has also increased the cost of transportation.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective, but it has also increased the cost of transportation, and it has also led to a decrease in the number of people using public transportation.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details
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The passage is a description of the effects of a new technology.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new technology has been developed to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process.
B. The new technology has been developed to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process, and it has been very successful.
Correct C. The new technology has been developed to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process, and it has been very successful, but it has also led to a decrease in the number of jobs available.
D. The new technology has been developed to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process, and it has been very successful, but it has also led to a decrease in the number of jobs available, and it has also increased the cost of production.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9 View Details
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The passage is a description of the effects of a new law.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new law has been passed to protect the rights of workers.
B. The new law has been passed to protect the rights of workers, and it has been very effective.
Correct C. The new law has been passed to protect the rights of workers, and it has been very effective, but it has also led to a decrease in the number of businesses operating in the country.
D. The new law has been passed to protect the rights of workers, and it has been very effective, but it has also led to a decrease in the number of businesses operating in the country, and it has also increased the cost of production.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10 View Details
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage is a description of the effects of a new policy.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective, but it has also increased the cost of transportation.
Correct D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective, but it has also increased the cost of transportation, and it has also led to a decrease in the number of people using public transportation.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11 View Details
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed ∬∋unpersuasive∬∋.
A. unconvincing
Correct B. unpersuasive
C. unfounded
D. unsubstantiated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details
The doctor's ∬∋prescription∬∋ was for a ∬∋placebo∬∋ treatment.
A. dummy
Correct B. placebo
C. sham
D. mock

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details
The athlete's ∬∋performance∬∋ was impressive, but she ∬∋struggled∬∋ with her serve.
A. excelled
Correct B. struggled
C. excelled
D. improved

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14 View Details
The company's ∬∋revenue∬∋ has increased significantly over the past year.
A. decreased
Correct B. increased
C. remained steady
D. fluctuated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15 View Details
The patient's ∬∋symptoms∬∋ were caused by a viral infection.
A. bacterial
Correct B. viral
C. fungal
D. parasitic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16 View Details
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Hyperbole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The students _______ their homework before the teacher arrived.'
A. completed
B. finish
Correct C. finishes
D. finishing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18 View Details
The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, _______ the project on time.' is an example of _______ concord.
Correct A. completed
B. finish
C. finishes
D. finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The students _______ their homework before the teacher arrived.'
A. completed
B. finish
Correct C. finishes
D. finishing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details
The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, _______ the project on time.' is an example of _______ concord.
Correct A. completed
B. finish
C. finishes
D. finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
In the context of oral English, what is the primary function of the vowel sound in the word 'about'?
A. To indicate a change in pitch
B. To indicate a change in stress
Correct C. To indicate a change in vowel quality
D. To indicate a change in consonant sound

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22 View Details
Which of the following sentences is an example of a sentence with a complex structure?
A. The dog is barking.
B. The dog is barking because it is excited.
Correct C. The dog is barking because it is excited and it wants to play.
D. The dog is barking because it is excited and it wants to play outside.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23 View Details
In the context of lexis and structure, what is the difference between the words 'affect' and 'effect'?
Correct A. Affect is a verb and effect is a noun.
B. Affect is a noun and effect is a verb.
C. Affect is a verb and effect is a verb.
D. Affect is a noun and effect is a noun.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details
Which of the following sentences is an example of a sentence with a synonym?
A. The dog is happy.
Correct B. The dog is joyful.
C. The dog is sad.
D. The dog is angry.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25 View Details
In the context of antonyms, what is the opposite of the word 'hot'?
Correct A. Cold
B. Warm
C. Hotter
D. Colder

Correct Answer: A

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