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Question 1
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is very experienced.', the word 'experienced' is an example of:
A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of bronchitis.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal medical register?
A. symptoms
B. diagnosis
C. patient
D. bronchitis
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a formal tone: 'The new policy will be implemented on January 1st, 2024.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal tone?
A. new
B. policy
C. implemented
D. January
Question 4
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 5
The following passage is from a business article: 'The company's revenue increased by 15% last quarter, thanks to the successful launch of their new product.' Which of the following words is a verb?
A. revenue
B. increase
C. launch
D. thanks
Question 6
The word 'perspicacious' is best described as:
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very small in size
D. being very old in age
Question 7
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure: 'Although the company's profits have increased, the employees are still dissatisfied with their working conditions.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence with a complex structure?
A. The company's profits have increased, but the employees are still dissatisfied with their working conditions.
B. Although the company's profits have increased, the employees are still dissatisfied with their working conditions.
C. The employees are dissatisfied with their working conditions, although the company's profits have increased.
D. The company's profits have increased, and the employees are dissatisfied with their working conditions.
Question 8
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.', the word 'implemented' is an example of:
A. a verb in the present simple tense
B. a verb in the past simple tense
C. a verb in the present perfect tense
D. a verb in the past perfect tense
Question 9
The passage below has been modified in some way. Choose the option that best restores the original text.
A. The new hospital will be built on a 10-acre plot of land.
B. The new hospital will be built on a 10-hectare plot of land.
C. The new hospital will be built on a 10-hectare plot of land, which is equivalent to 25 acres.
D. The new hospital will be built on a 25-acre plot of land.
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a formal register in the field of medicine?
A. The doctor will prescribe medication to treat the patient's condition.
B. The patient's family is worried about their loved one's health.
C. The hospital's emergency room is equipped to handle severe cases of pneumonia.
D. The patient's symptoms are a result of a viral infection.
Question 11
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell?
A. lysosome
B. nucleus
C. mitochondria
D. vacuole
Question 12
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a simile: 'He ran like a cheetah.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence with a simile?
A. He ran like a cheetah.
B. He ran quickly.
C. He ran with great speed.
D. He ran like a lion.
Question 13
The following sentence is a classic example of a cloze test: 'The new policy will _______ the prices of essential commodities.' Which of the following words best completes the sentence?
A. increase
B. decrease
C. reduce
D. lower
Question 14
The following sentence contains a vocabulary error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The teacher asked the student to bring their book to class.
B. The teacher asked the student to bring his book to class.
C. The teacher asked the student to bring their books to class.
D. The teacher asked the student to bring his books to class.
Question 15
The following sentence contains a pronoun error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The teacher gave the student his book.
B. The teacher gave the student her book.
C. The teacher gave the student their book.
D. The teacher gave the student its book.

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