Designer Series Pre-employment English Test
This is a quiz designed to measure proficiency in the English language. It is necessary in this job to have a good grasp of both written and spoken English.
Reminder: This is a timed quiz. You have 30 minutes to answer all the questions.
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION OR THE QUESTION CAREFULLY
Questions and Answers
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Please listen carefully and write down key information that will help you answer the next 5 questions.
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Reading Comprehension A dog is bigger than a mouse, but smaller than an elephant.
- A.
A dog is smaller than a mouse.
- B.
A dog is very big.
- C.
A dog is the biggest.
- D.
An elephant is bigger than a dog.
Correct Answer
D. An elephant is bigger than a dog.Explanation
The given statement states that a dog is bigger than a mouse, but smaller than an elephant. This implies that an elephant is larger than a dog. Therefore, the correct answer is "An elephant is bigger than a dog."Rate this question:
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Verb Forms We usually ______ dinner at 8:00 p.m.
- A.
Eat
- B.
Eating
- C.
Never have eaten
- D.
I don't know
Correct Answer
A. EatExplanation
The correct answer is "eat" because the sentence is in present tense and "eat" is the correct present tense form of the verb.Rate this question:
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Verb Forms Yesterday, we ______ a very interesting conference call about the new ERP project.
- A.
Are having
- B.
Have
- C.
Had
- D.
Were had
Correct Answer
C. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had". This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, the conference call that took place yesterday. "Had" is the past tense form of the verb "have" and is used to indicate an action that occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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Verb The plane _____ at New York's Kennedy Airport .
- A.
Took off
- B.
Took down
- C.
Landed
- D.
Drove
Correct Answer
C. LandedExplanation
The correct answer is "landed" because when a plane "lands" it means that it touches the ground after being in the air. In this context, the plane is arriving at New York's Kennedy Airport, so it makes sense that it would "land" there.Rate this question:
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Compound Nouns Thomas White, who orchestrated ___________ rescue packages, will address the group.
- A.
Multibillion-dollars
- B.
Multibillions dollars
- C.
Multibillion-dollar
- D.
Multibillion dollar
Correct Answer
C. Multibillion-dollarExplanation
The correct answer is "multibillion-dollar". In this sentence, "rescue packages" is a compound noun. The word "multibillion-dollar" is used as an adjective to describe the type or value of the rescue packages. It indicates that the packages are worth multiple billions of dollars.Rate this question:
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Prepositions The computer printer is _______ the table ______ the computer.
- A.
On ---- at
- B.
On ---- next to
- C.
On ---- on
- D.
On ---- under
Correct Answer
B. On ---- next toExplanation
The correct answer is "on ---- next to." This means that the computer printer is placed on the table and is positioned next to the computer.Rate this question:
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Prepositions She always gets up early ______ the morning, so she can make it to class ______ time.
- A.
By ---- in
- B.
In ---- in
- C.
On ---- on
- D.
In ---- on
Correct Answer
D. In ---- onExplanation
The correct answer is "in ---- on". The preposition "in" is used to indicate a specific time period, such as "in the morning". In this case, it refers to the early hours of the morning when she gets up. The preposition "on" is used to indicate a specific point in time, such as "on time". In this case, it refers to her goal of being punctual for class.Rate this question:
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Context Clues I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read.Tome means...
- A.
Food
- B.
Clues
- C.
A book
- D.
A cigarette
Correct Answer
C. A bookExplanation
In the given context, the phrase "I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94" suggests that the word "tome" refers to a book. The action of taking it off the shelf and opening it implies that it is a physical object that can be read, which aligns with the definition of a book.Rate this question:
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The next 6 questions are related to one paragraph, stated below. Each of the 6 questions will contain the same paragraph so you can refer to it. Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles.Q1: Most poetry published in the South:
- A.
Was cheerful in mood
- B.
Was melancholic
- C.
Did not reflect one of the familiar moods of the romantics
- D.
Was written by Edgar Allan Poe
Correct Answer
A. Was cheerful in moodExplanation
The correct answer is "was cheerful in mood". This can be inferred from the paragraph, which states that it is unusual for Southern poets to favor the melancholic mood. The paragraph also mentions that The Messenger published poems on the death of a beautiful woman, implying that this type of melancholic poetry was not the majority. Therefore, it can be concluded that most poetry published in the South was cheerful in mood.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles. Q2: Poe had a preference for poems that dealt with:
- A.
The death of a child
- B.
Byronic despair
- C.
Southern belles
- D.
The death of a beautiful woman
Correct Answer
D. The death of a beautiful womanExplanation
Poe had a preference for poems that dealt with the death of a beautiful woman. This can be inferred from the passage where it mentions that poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger. This suggests that Poe had a particular interest in this theme and that Southern poets published in The Messenger were prone to exploit melancholy, including poems about the death of a beautiful woman.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles. Q3: The author implies that Southern belles:
- A.
May often have been delicately sad
- B.
May often have died young
- C.
May have written many poems
- D.
May have lived very melancholy lives
Correct Answer
B. May often have died youngExplanation
The author implies that Southern belles may often have died young. This is suggested by the mention of the poems on the death of a beautiful woman being numerous enough in The Messenger to raise concerns about the durability of Southern belles. The association of melancholy with the death of a beautiful woman implies that these women may have had short lives, leading to their early demise.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles. Q4: The Messenger published:
- A.
Only melancholy poems
- B.
Only female poets
- C.
Only Southern poets who wrote melancholy poems
- D.
Many poems about death
Correct Answer
A. Only melancholy poemsExplanation
The given correct answer is "only melancholy poems." This is supported by the statement in the passage that "The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy." This indicates that the magazine published poems that focused on melancholy themes or emotions. It does not suggest that the magazine exclusively published melancholy poems, but rather that melancholy was a favored mood among the Southern poets published in The Messenger.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messager did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messanger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles. Q5: The words "reminiscent of" mean most nearly
- A.
Prominent in
- B.
Recalling
- C.
Absent in
- D.
Favoured by
Correct Answer
B. RecallingExplanation
The phrase "reminiscent of" means most nearly "recalling." It suggests that the anguish expressed by Southern poets is similar to that of Byron and female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans. The Southern poets evoke a sense of melancholy that brings to mind the emotions and themes found in the works of these other poets.Rate this question:
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PrepositionsThe professor said ________ the first day of the course that there would be a big final test _______ the end of the semester.
- A.
At ---- on
- B.
At ---- at
- C.
On ---- at
- D.
On ---- in
Correct Answer
C. On ---- atExplanation
The correct answer is "on ---- at". In this sentence, the professor mentioned that there would be a big final test "on" the end of the semester, indicating a specific point in time. Additionally, the professor said this information "at" the first day of the course, indicating a specific location or time frame.Rate this question:
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Context Clues The thought of eating a rat is abhorrent to most people.
- A.
Fun, lively
- B.
Horrible, repugnant
- C.
Delicious, tasty
- D.
Sweet, sugary
Correct Answer
B. Horrible, repugnantExplanation
The phrase "abhorrent to most people" indicates that the thought of eating a rat is strongly disliked and considered repugnant. Therefore, the correct answer is "horrible, repugnant."Rate this question:
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Verb Tenses Usually, I (work) ______________ as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study) ______________ French at a language school in Paris. That is why I am in Paris.
- A.
Am working ---- was studying
- B.
Worked ---- studied
- C.
Work ---- am studying
- D.
Am working ---- am studying
Correct Answer
C. Work ---- am studyingExplanation
The correct answer is "work ---- am studying." The first sentence suggests that the person usually works as a secretary at ABT. However, during the summer, they are studying French at a language school in Paris. The use of "am studying" in the second sentence indicates a current ongoing action, while the use of "work" in the first sentence suggests a habitual or usual action.Rate this question:
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Pronouns If you happen to see your parents this weekend, give ___ my best regards.
- A.
Her
- B.
Him
- C.
Them
- D.
They
Correct Answer
C. ThemExplanation
The correct answer is "them" because the pronoun should match the noun it is referring to, which in this case is "parents." "Them" is the correct pronoun to use when referring to multiple people, such as parents.Rate this question:
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Tag Questions You'll be leaving for Los Angeles soon, __________ ?
- A.
Won't you?
- B.
Don't you?
- C.
Aren't you?
- D.
Shouldn't you?
Correct Answer
C. Aren't you?Explanation
This question is a tag question, which is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener. In this case, the speaker is assuming that the person they are speaking to will be leaving for Los Angeles soon. The tag question "aren't you?" is used because the main clause is in the present continuous tense ("You'll be leaving for Los Angeles soon"), so the tag question should also be in the same tense.Rate this question:
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Subject-Verb AgreementChoose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree.
- A.
At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - was living
- B.
At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - were living
- C.
At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - were living happily ever after
- D.
At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - was
Correct Answer
B. At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - were livingExplanation
The correct answer is "At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after." In this sentence, the subject "they" is plural, and the verb "were living" agrees with the subject.Rate this question:
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Context Clues You can trust the salesmen at that store because they always conduct business in an aboveboard manner.
- A.
Honestly, openly
- B.
Sneaky, dishonest
- C.
Horrible, repugnant
- D.
Strange, unusual
Correct Answer
A. Honestly, openlyExplanation
The phrase "conduct business in an aboveboard manner" suggests that the salesmen at that store are trustworthy because they are honest and open in their dealings. This means that they are not sneaky or dishonest, and their behavior is not considered horrible or repugnant. The phrase does not imply anything about the salesmen being strange or unusual.Rate this question:
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Vocabulary : Wear
- A.
The opposite of win and find
- B.
To 'carry' clothes on your body
- C.
You do this every morning in the bathroom
- D.
To take yourself on foot from one place to another
Correct Answer
B. To 'carry' clothes on your bodyExplanation
The correct answer is "wear". This word is the opposite of "win" and "find" as it refers to the act of carrying clothes on your body. It is something that people do every morning in the bathroom as they put on their clothes. Additionally, wearing clothes also implies taking yourself on foot from one place to another, as it is a basic action that involves physically moving while having clothes on.Rate this question:
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Vocabulary: Wash
- A.
You do this every morning in the bathroom
- B.
To move in water like a fish
- C.
You do this when you find something funny
- D.
To take yourself on foot from one place to another
Correct Answer
A. You do this every morning in the bathroomExplanation
The correct answer is "Wash" because washing is a common activity that people usually do every morning in the bathroom. It involves cleaning oneself by using water and soap to remove dirt and maintain personal hygiene.Rate this question:
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Pronouns : Here's Hamad and ......... brother.
- A.
Me
- B.
I
- C.
They
- D.
My
Correct Answer
D. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "My" because the sentence structure suggests that the speaker is referring to themselves and their brother. "My" is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership, so it fits in the sentence appropriately.Rate this question:
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Pronouns: The Manager told ....... not to leave.
- A.
Our
- B.
We
- C.
Us
- D.
They
Correct Answer
C. UsExplanation
The correct answer is "Us" because the pronoun should be in the objective case since it is the object of the verb "told." In this sentence, the manager told "us" not to leave, indicating that the speaker and others were instructed not to leave.Rate this question:
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Preposition: There is no doubt that Adam is very good .......... working individually
- A.
Over
- B.
At
- C.
Of
- D.
With
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The preposition "at" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a specific skill or ability. In this case, it shows that Adam is very good at working individually. The word "at" is commonly used to describe proficiency or competence in a particular area or task.Rate this question:
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What is the Make and Model of the Car?
- A.
2009 Sedda Ultima
- B.
2009 Nissan Ultimate
- C.
2009 Nissan Ultima
- D.
2010 Toyota Fortuner
Correct Answer
C. 2009 Nissan UltimaExplanation
The correct answer is 2009 Nissan Ultima. This is the correct answer because it matches both the make and model of the car given in the question. The other options do not match either the make or model, making them incorrect choices.Rate this question:
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What is the contact number of the customer?
- A.
8013321001
- B.
8014321000
- C.
8015311000
- D.
8014311000
Correct Answer
D. 8014311000Explanation
The correct answer is 8014311000.Rate this question:
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What is the version of the Upgrade?
- A.
7.7 March 2011
- B.
7.7 March 2013
- C.
7.7 March 2012
- D.
6.7 March 2012
Correct Answer
C. 7.7 March 2012Explanation
The correct answer is 7.7 March 2012. This version of the upgrade was released in March 2012.Rate this question:
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How much is the discount? (Choose as many as you can)
- A.
50$
- B.
50%
- C.
50 Dollars
- D.
50 USD
Correct Answer(s)
A. 50$
B. 50%
C. 50 Dollars
D. 50 USDExplanation
The correct answer is 50$, 50%, 50 Dollars, 50 USD. These options all represent different ways of expressing the discount amount. "$50" and "50 USD" both indicate a discount of 50 dollars, while "50%" represents a discount as a percentage of the original price. "50 Dollars" is another way of stating the discount amount in currency.Rate this question:
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How many years worth is the current upgrade? (choose as many as you want)
- A.
3
- B.
3 and a half
- C.
Three
- D.
2 years
Correct Answer(s)
A. 3
C. ThreeExplanation
The current upgrade is worth three years. This is evident from the options provided, where both "3" and "Three" are listed as correct answers. Therefore, it can be inferred that the current upgrade is equivalent to three years.Rate this question:
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