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1.

Jordan's shirt is ................ yours.
- A.
  
  The same than
- B.
  
  Similar than
- C.
  
  Similar to
Correct Answer
C. Similar to

Explanation
The correct answer is "similar to". This is because when comparing two things, we use the phrase "similar to" to indicate that they share some similarities or qualities. In this case, the sentence is comparing Jordan's shirt to the speaker's shirt, implying that they are alike in some way.

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2.

There wasn't ...................... in the office.
- A.
  
  Anybody
- B.
  
  Somebody
- C.
  
  Nobody
Correct Answer
A. Anybody

Explanation
The correct answer is "anybody" because it indicates the absence of a specific person in the office. "Somebody" would imply the presence of someone, while "nobody" would imply that there is no one at all in the office. "Anybody" is the appropriate choice to convey the idea that there is no particular person present.

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3.

She came to the party, ........... she hadn't been invited.
- A.
  
  Although
- B.
  
  In case
- C.
  
  Even
Correct Answer
A. Although

Explanation
The correct answer is "although". This conjunction is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction between two clauses. In this case, it indicates that the person came to the party despite not being invited.

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4.

Anna fell down and broke her wrist ............... was a pity!
- A.
  
  What
- B.
  
  Which
- C.
  
  That
Correct Answer
B. Which

Explanation
The correct answer is "which". In this sentence, "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the subject "Anna falling down and breaking her wrist". The relative clause "which was a pity" adds the sentiment or opinion that the situation was unfortunate.

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5.

They were all on the platform waiting ................................. arrive.
- A.
  
  For the train
- B.
  
  The train to
- C.
  
  For the train to
Correct Answer
C. For the train to

Explanation
The correct answer is "for the train to". This is because the phrase "waiting for" is followed by a noun or a noun phrase, indicating what they were waiting for. In this case, they were waiting for the train to arrive.

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Choose The Correct Word/S

Jordan's shirt is ................ yours.

There wasn't ...................... in the office.

She came to the party, ........... she hadn't been invited.

Anna fell down and broke her wrist ............... was a pity!

They were all on the platform waiting ................................. arrive.