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Question 1
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the lives of millions of people worldwide.'
A. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' in the main clause.
Correct B. The use of the word 'which' instead of 'that' in the subordinate clause.
C. The use of the word 'lives' instead of 'life' in the main clause.
D. The use of the word 'worldwide' instead of 'globally' in the main clause.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error: 'The new employee, who is expected to start work next week, will be responsible for managing the company's finances.'
Correct A. The use of the word 'who' instead of 'whom' in the subordinate clause.
B. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' in the main clause.
C. The use of the word 'managing' instead of 'managed' in the main clause.
D. The use of the word 'finances' instead of 'financial' in the main clause.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the lives of millions of people worldwide.'
A. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' in the main clause.
Correct B. The use of the word 'which' instead of 'that' in the subordinate clause.
C. The use of the word 'lives' instead of 'life' in the main clause.
D. The use of the word 'worldwide' instead of 'globally' in the main clause.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error: 'The new employee, who is expected to start work next week, will be responsible for managing the company's finances.'
Correct A. The use of the word 'who' instead of 'whom' in the subordinate clause.
B. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' in the main clause.
C. The use of the word 'managing' instead of 'managed' in the main clause.
D. The use of the word 'finances' instead of 'financial' in the main clause.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the lives of millions of people worldwide.'
A. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' in the main clause.
Correct B. The use of the word 'which' instead of 'that' in the subordinate clause.
C. The use of the word 'lives' instead of 'life' in the main clause.
D. The use of the word 'worldwide' instead of 'globally' in the main clause.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The sentence 'The manager, who had been working for the company for over a decade, was finally promoted to the position of CEO.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Past perfect tense
B. Simple past tense
C. Present perfect tense
D. Future perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy, which has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions, is expected to have a significant impact on the environment.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
Correct B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The sentence 'The manager, who had been working for the company for over a decade, was finally promoted to the position of CEO.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Past perfect tense
B. Simple past tense
C. Present perfect tense
D. Future perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a
Correct A. Idiomatic expression
B. Metaphorical expression
C. Hyperbolic expression
D. Colloquial expression

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.' is an example of
Correct A. A declarative sentence
B. An imperative sentence
C. A relative clause
D. A compound sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of
A. A euphemism
Correct B. An idiom
C. A metaphor
D. A hyperbole

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, has apologized for the delay.' is an example of
A. A declarative sentence
B. An imperative sentence
Correct C. A relative clause
D. A compound sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is an example of
A. A euphemism
B. An idiom
C. A metaphor
Correct D. A hyperbole

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the Ministry of Education.' Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Past Perfect Tense
Correct B. Present Perfect Tense
C. Past Simple Tense
D. Present Simple Tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The following text is an example of a register in the field of Medicine: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.' Identify the register used in the text.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be': 'The sun ______ in the sky at 6:00 AM.'
Correct A. is
B. are
C. am
D. be

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The following sentence contains a pronoun: 'The teacher gave the student his book.' Identify the pronoun used in the sentence.
A. He
B. Him
Correct C. His
D. It

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The following text is an example of a synonym: 'The word 'big' is a synonym for the word 'large'.' Identify the synonym used in the text.
Correct A. Large
B. Small
C. Medium
D. Tiny

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great enthusiasm, but it can also imply a sense of obligation. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. I'll bend over backwards to help you with your project.
Correct B. She bent over backwards to please her boss, but it felt like an obligation.
C. He's willing to bend over backwards to learn a new skill.
D. The company will bend over backwards to meet its sales targets.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The following text is written in a formal register. Identify the topic.
A. A medical journal article
B. A law firm's press release
C. A sports news report
Correct D. A university's academic policy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The following text has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The patient's symptoms were caused by a
B. The patient's symptoms were caused by a
C. The patient's symptoms were caused by a
D. The patient's symptoms were caused by a

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The following text is written in a formal register. Identify the topic.
Correct A. A medical journal article
B. A law firm's press release
C. A sports news report
D. A university's academic policy

Correct Answer: A

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